Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 15:40:00 GMT From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> Subject: Re: Do You Have A Glove Box?
On Mon, 01 Nov 2004 14:50:58 GMT, Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > Yes, heaven forbid people take responsibility for their own actions > > instead of relying on the government to legislate what should be common > > sense. > > I'm not keen either on relying on the government to legislate what should > be common sense, but I think you're missing the target here by a long shot. > Seat belt wearing is almost universally accepted; it's a very old story. > Anybody can cause a traffic accident, e.g. a blown tire or swerving around > an unexpected obstacle. That accident may easily affect other road users, > not just yourself. I would be happier if I knew that other road users wore > seat belts and had a better chance of survival if it came to the worst. I'm of the opinion that the government should do whatever they can to help you make yourself safe. Make sure the roads are in good shape, properly lit, clear of debris, etc. Make sure car companies provide seat belts, air bags, safety cages, etc. But, I have a hard time accepting that the government should require me, an adult, to wear a seat belt. I'll accept seatbelt laws for minors because they haven't developed common sense, but once you're an adult, it should be up to you to look after yourself. Someone I know runs a business that, by its very nature, presents a moderate risk to the employees (heavy equipment, industrial machinery). His feeling is "I'll do anything I can to protect you from this stuff, but I'm not going to protect you from yourself."
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