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And yet, I make it a point to achieve enough space for reaction time + stopping to zero as often as possible. Everyone should.

Good for you. It is not always possible thought and this is why we have laws against braking or driving at significant lower speeds for no reason.

Creating a dangerous situation is not acceptable on the grounds that other drivers should be able to avoid it.

Wouldn't "acquire acceptable safety distance" be a reason good enough?