Thanks as always for putting YOUR personal touch on the subject, Fred. As a long time "sales guy" and former business owner, I love seeing things through your eyes in the same context.
Florida did away with their state inspection program decades ago.
However, as a 69 year old, I distinctly remember in my yoot....having to take my vehicles through.......and all the times they failed - which really sucked. Headlights not aimed right, insufficient exhaust system (usually due to rust lol), suspension issues (shocks/springs usually), etc etc.
Good riddance I say!