I agree, there are many places out there where someone can buy "clunkers", but most people can't fix them themselves anyway. Not to mention, the government and insurance companies are going to slowly increase the cost of ownership on these old cars to the point where you can't afford to own them, anyway.

I'm not implying CASH FOR CLUNKERS didn't have a sinister intent. I'm sure it did. I'm just offering-up an additional consideration that might have been overlooked: our ability to continue to own, repair and drive older vehicles. Lack of capability to repair them. Lack of spare / replacement parts. Etcetera. How long before they shut down the spare / aftermarket parts industries? How long before they make it difficult / illegal to work on your own vehicles? How long before they force the integration of new technology into old(er) vehicles in order to track / control your movements? How long before they will stop licensing your older vehicle because it doesn't meet the latest safety standards? How long before the insurance industry stops insuring your vehicle because the liabilities on them are so high?

They make these moves under the guise of safety or THE COMMON GOOD, but it's nothing but a slow and gradual power grab to manipulate and control you.

Never forget to look deeper than the face value.