While every death is a tragedy to someone, the actual MVI death rate has dropped dramatically over time. The increase in vehicles and population is the only reason these graphs aren't steeper in the evident decline of fatalities.
When I get old and can no longer drive, I'd really like a car that can drive me to places I'd like to go. My father is now at the stage in his life where he can no longer drive, yet the technology isn't quite there yet for him to get one.
I don’t believe this technology will lower death tolls on the roads, any more than automated trains lower deaths in the subways. I have a hard time trusting imperfect software designed by imperfect humans.
Not to mention, Islamic terrorists are one thing, but left-wing terrorists are still a danger, and they are the ones pushing for this kind of technology.
While every death is a tragedy to someone, the actual MVI death rate has dropped dramatically over time. The increase in vehicles and population is the only reason these graphs aren't steeper in the evident decline of fatalities.