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Old 06-01-2009, 12:55 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CBRich View Post
First, I wear my seatbelt every time. As does my wife and we believe it is a good example for our son.

With that said this is an example of the government forcing us to do something because they think it is best for us. The only person that can be harmed by me not buckling up is me. I don't believe we should allow our government to get in the habit of enforcing what they think is best for me when the choice is not infringing on anyone else.

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Unless of course you have no health insurance and you survive the accident with permanent physical or mental disabilites. In that case it is the taxpayer that has to pay for your choice. Why should I have to pay for your $100k a year health costs for the next 30 years simply because you didn't buckle up?

Now I don't necessarily agree with mandated seat belt use, but I can understand the financial logic behind it. It should be a choice really. If you want to ride without a helmet or seatbelt that's fine, but you should automatically be a DNR and a whole body donor.
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