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Originally Posted by Adam_L

Didn't it cost something to the manufacturer to develop the said technology in the first place ( man power / hours, technology, planning, etc) ? Then that total cost is then divided among the units of cars that are sold with that technology ( to then recoup costs / initial and continual investment). Am I off base here, not thinking correctly?

You nailed it. The implication that was made that I spoke to was that the manufacturers ignore safety because it cost them money. They don't. They just charge the customers for that safety.