It was the great automobile corporations, who, through their own initiatives, against all government meddling and interference, who made cars so much safer! [cough]

But seriously, I was recently rear-ended and had the opportunity to know first hand how well crumple zones and such actually work. As Eric Alterman likes to say, thank you Ralph! :-)

"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"

The Jungle you would know...
If conservatives had been in charge there would be no FDA, no CDC, no inspections of meat, produce, medicines, or any other safety inspections of products...including autos.