(07-03-2012, 12:01 AM)Ram Wrote: There would be way more accidents if a driver's license isn't required to drive.
Nothing can stop "bad things" from happening completely, but it surely have cut down the number by more than you think.
Not really true. A license does not stop accidents. Driving without a license does not cause accidents. It's careless and irresponsible driving that causes accidents. I say this from my personal observation.
In Thailand, a lot of children ride motorcycles to school before they are old enough to get a license. There are very few accidents involving these children. The reason is that they know how to ride with care. The accidents which I have seen involving motorcycles are caused by people riding recklessly. Whether they had a license or not wouldn't have made any difference. It was the reckless riding that caused the accident not the presence or absence of a license.
What is needed is proper education about safe driving and road ethics.
Back on topic.
The same holds true for licenses for owning pets. The most important point is the knowledge of how to care for a pet and the desire to take good care of a pet. The part about the knowledge can be provided by courses. The part about the desire is something that has to be taught from childhood. It is not an isolated charateristic. The desire to take good care of a pet arises from a respect and love for all living things.
