We need it to remind us that some of us want to drive really fast, and some of us are very much against other people driving really fast.

I'm not sure why we need that reminder, but, that seems to be its only purpose.

hhmmm....smmary:

1. The limiter is there primarily to protect the makers from lawsuits arising from exceeding tire speed capabilities.

2. If you drive an SUV really fast it is easier to have a tragic outcome.

3. You can fool the limiter by using larger diameter tires.

4. You can buy something that can go faster than an X.

5. If you hit a lot of Snail Darters and Spotted Owls at the same time, your truck looks like it was tarred and feathered.

6. The Dali Lama is more spry than he looks.

7. You CAN have shrouds sewn back up if they get ripped.

OK - I think that about covers it.