STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

PAT McCRORY
GOVERNOR
December 21, 2015
Tom Smith
456 Cherry Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 456-7890
tsmitty16@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Smith,
I too have noticed the rapid speed in which this amazing form of technology has been
advancing at. I will also say that I completely understand your concern as I have kids of my
own so I hope that I can answer some of the questions you posed in your letter. Many of my
correspondents have been informing me on the latest developments of autonomous vehicles
and they have told me that there is still a long way to go for these cars. But, I must warn you
that there are some extreme benefits to self-driving cars. Any form of car crashes could go
completely extinct and gas emissions could decline heavily which is very important for the
health of not only our state, but of our country as well. I do understand that these vehicles
could possibly put many hard working taxi drivers on the street and that is why I will try my
hardest to make the right decision and always do what is best for the greatest majority of
people in North Carolina. I promise you that if I discover that autonomous vehicles may
render you and all of North Carolinas taxi drivers unemployed I will inform all of you in a
timely fashion so that you can prepare for the possible changes in the transportation industry. I
know this may not be the most favorable answer to you, but again, I became governor to do
what is best for the people of my state.

Kind Regards,
Pat McCrory

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