The AmericanPapist scratches his head

Diogenes put me onto the news, and I have to say, is this really prudentially the best use of a Pontifical Council's time and effort? Or is it rather a derivative practical truth that can be addressed as part of wider theological and social teaching?

For those interested, here is the full statement, and here is a Zenit summary.

I guess I'm just not sure how many pages it takes to make the simple point that our moral responsibilties don't somehow go on hold whenever we get behind the wheel of a car, and I don't think such a misconception actually accounts for whatever failings we see among drivers.

Update: Curt Jester has more on this story here.