Posted On: April 4, 2007, 8:42 am CDT

Posted By: Jewel

I've read all the posts and thank you for your insight.

However, I am still not convinced on one aspect. I really don't see what occupation has to do with the way a person drives (that is not to say I do not think carriers should be able to charge premium accordingly). I have seen plenty of people with nice cars who drive like they are the only person on the road (excessive speeding, weaving, cutting people off, tailgating, etc.). I am sure they don't want their expensive cars hit; huge dents in BMW's do not increase their value. I have seen people in beat up cars drive the same way. Generally, I *feel* it's the arrogant, selfish or just plain STUPID drivers (great jobs or not so great) who are risky. These are the people who drive recklessly. If someone is "just a dishwasher" why do you think that means they would drive more recklessly than a doctor? They could have a family, kids, etc. Just because they are dispensable at their job does not mean they are themselves dispensable.

I think the use of credit reports is a better idea because it shows how people handle themselves (RESPONSIBILITY). However, occupation/education is a legal way to rate business, so Alex Sink needs to get over it (IMHO). If someone gets a discount because they have a better job/education, whatever. I won't complain about it. I have no time to whine about things like that.

We can equate this to a good student discount program, right? If a student gets good grades, there is a discount. Same principle, right?