re: AJ McCarron nearly dies

I agree. Not that it doesn't happen elsewhere too, but since I've lived in Alabama, it is obvious it is a cutural thing about ignoring kids' safety. Little kids are encouraged to drive around in ATV's, in back of pickups, standing in front seat, no seat belts, etc. I once got onto someone who had kids in back of pickup as we both were on the Mobile Bay ferry. I said, "you're not going to let those kids ride in the back when you drive off the ferry, are you?" She said, "Uhhh, no." Then proceeded to do just that.