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Automobiles are the number one killer of insects. Every year, billions of insects are smashed on the windshields of speeding vehicles. This problem is amplified by two factors: the reckless speed of cars and inadequate curvature of the windshields. The first problem was recently intensified by the raising of the speed limit in many of the states. Take this graph, based on the FBI Mortality Figures in 1996, before the speed limit change, and 1998, after the change.

As you can see, the results are terrifying, and this is just in the United State. We leave, on the windshields of America, insect carcasses numbering more than the human population of the planet in every year since the speed limit change. Even with this grim statistic, however, there is still hope. As the graph shows, a 10 mph increase in most of the states increased the number of deaths by 31%. So, obviously, for every 10 mph decrease in speed, we can lower the death rate by nearly 2 billion. This is what this organization needs to push for above all else.

The second problem, the curvature of the windshield, is a problem that we believe that car manufacturers are deliberately ignoring, seeing making a few dollars more profit as more important than saving the lives of millions of bugs. This graph shows the airflow of the standard, cheaper windshield next to the bug friendly windshield.

As you can see, the less curved windshield conflicts slightly with the airflow, while the bug friendly version flows cleanly over the roof of the car, gently guiding insects over the roof. Car manufacturers refuse to change the windshield when the air restrictions don't slow the car, but because of this, millions of insects are killed by the speeding vehicles.

If we can convince the government and the public of the importance of our plight, both of these problems can be curved, which could save the lives of billions of insects. So what can you do? You could start by e-mailing us at PETI and leaving a message about how you feel about automobiles killing insects, and if we can get 100,000 signings by 2002, we will submit our petition to The Department of Transportation just in time for the elections. Also, spread the word about this site and convince your friends to rally for our cause. A good rule of thumb is that if your friend doesn't sympathize with the PETI cause, you're not in good company. Hopefully, our voices will be heard, and spread like wild fire until there is not a home in America that hasn't heard of or have gained sympathy for our cause.