If it safer for a young man to be in military combat than driving his car, why don't we see this in the news?

Question

Some interesting and troubling findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include:

Fatal auto accidents are the leading cause for those between 10 and 24 worldwide

About 30% of all auto accidents fatalities involve individuals under 25

Auto accidents result in annual costs of over $500 billion worldwide in medical care, disability and property damage

In the United States, about two out of every five deaths for teens are caused by auto accidents

Drivers between 16 and 19 in the United States are four times more likely than older drivers to be involved in an accident.

http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/04/24/fatal-teen-auto-accidents-are-a-leading-cause-of-death-worldwide/

Answer 1

Sure, it's been in the news.  These articles just don't share the same story as news about combat.

EVERY year, statistics are published in the newspapers about traffic fatalities.  They always appear around the holidays when people put more miles, per day, on the road.

In fact, except for updated numbers, the statistics you cite are OLD news.  I, for one, am glad you took the time to read the reports and remind us of how dangerous automobile driving can be.  Perhaps your reminder will encourage a few more young drivers to be more carful, behind the wheel.

Answer 2

Politics, simply politics. If bush was making people drive, the Democrats would be against it. However, to be blunt, wars are always a way for the media to keep their jobs. They cover what sells and it won't affect an election if the kid next door gets killed in an accident, but it will add to the tally if he gets killed in Iraq.

Answer 3

The facts that I found said that it would be more dangers to fight in the war.

American Deaths..........

Since war began (3/19/03): 3963

Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3824

Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3502

Since Handover (6/29/04): 3105

Since Election (1/31/05): 2525

Total Wounded: 29133