why I don't care about kill switches in cars

The speaker addresses numerous emails inquiring why they haven't covered car kill switches, clarifying that this topic, along with related privacy and control issues, has been extensively discussed on their channel since November 2021. Previous videos include discussions on cars detecting drunk drivers, remote kill switches, and the difficulties of accessing laws. They highlighted a politician, Thomas Massie, who voted against such measures and is now facing primary challenges. The speaker has also covered how car manufacturers fund campaigns claiming that user access to car data for repairs poses national security risks. They've discussed Ford's patents for lip-reading and emotion detection in vehicles, and a judge's ruling that cars can legally retain text messages and call history without a deletion option, even when selling the vehicle. Furthermore, the speaker detailed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) obstruction of the "Right to Repair" law in Massachusetts, where NHTSA ignored judicial inquiries for years before advising automakers not to comply once the law was approved. The core issue, according to the speaker, isn't their lack of coverage but a general apathy. They note that very few people care, and even fewer take action. They recall explicitly providing a letter template for contacting representatives, yet still receiving inquiries about what to say. This frustration stems from 14 years of trying to raise awareness and provide actionable steps, only to find that a tiny fraction of people care, and an even smaller fraction act. The speaker acknowledges that many people face significant personal and economic struggles, such as job insecurity, financial worries, and relationship issues, which naturally overshadow concerns about future car kill switches. They understand that these immediate survival needs take precedence, making it difficult for people to focus on abstract, future problems. Despite this understanding, the lack of engagement is disheartening. The speaker emphasizes that collective action is crucial. They urge viewers to contact representatives, inform others, and directly confront dealerships about these issues. They cite past successes, like the recent outcome against Cisco, as proof that collective effort can effect change. The speaker concludes by stressing that individual action, not just watching videos, is necessary to push back against these encroaching technologies and preserve personal freedoms.