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Some folks apparently believe that standing on the hood of a "tuff truck" beating on their hairy chest while boasting about how much above the speed limit they tow will increase their testosterone level. Those of us whose chest hair has started to gray realize just how lucky we were "when we did it back then".

Unfortunately, not all of us came through that "manly phase" intact. Some lost loved ones to the act, some were injured significantly by doing "stupid things" and some of us didn't make it and are no longer here. Back then, when those with gray hair took the risks, the highways were significantly less crowded and about the only people we put at risk were those in the vehicle. Nowdays, with the crowded highways, it's no longer "just us" that we put in peril.

Driving 80 MPH, even "just to pass a car" is illegal on almost every highway in North America and certainly towing a 16000 pound trailer behind an overloaded truck is taking the term "RISK" to an unacceptable level.

Every day the newspapers carry reports of accidents that could have been prevented. Whether it's a driver that runs into you or a driver that didn't get out of your way, either situation results in the same loss of property and/or loss of life. It's just not worth pushing the envelope that far. Even if you don't respect your own life, you have a moral duty not to injure others on the highway by being foolish. Yes, I do believe driving 80 MPH towing an 8 ton trailer is foolish. Or maybe it's just plain stupid ???