California Legalizes Self-Driving Cars

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•39 Sep 28, 2012

Following heavy lobbying pressure from Google, which has already developed its own fleet of self-driving vehicles, California became the third state in the nation to legalize the use of driverless cars on its roadways. What do you think?

  • “I’m too excited about the next big step: the passengerless car.”

    Suzanne Sudow –
    Rubber Cutter

  • “Alright, I’ll sit in the passenger seat and let that damn thing drive. But I’m going to be good and hammered.”

    Jose Naveira –
    Charter Boat Operator

  • “No matter what, even a robot car has gotta be a better driver than my wife! She recently died in a car accident.”

    E. J. Wimberly –
    Eyeglass Inspector

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