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Originally Posted by rnnw62 I guess I kind of go against the grain with this subject. I believe
that our children should have any and all safety seats to keep
them safe, but I think when you over 18 that it should be your
choice if you want to wear a seatbelt and not the governments.
You can ride on a motorcycle with no helmit but you have to
buckle up? I just don't get that....And for reference I actually
was a person who ate the windshield in a car accident I was in.
Even after that I never wore seatbelts until they made it a law
that I had to. It's personal choice and for being in a free country
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And if you become disabled after putting your head through the windshield, and the government has to support you, is it still none of our business. And I feel the same about motorcycle helmets.
I once read an article written by a man who was caring for his wife after she was brain damaged from putting her head through a windshield. He had always nagged her to wear it and she told him that it was her life. Well he was taking his wedding vows seriousy and took care of her but he resented her for needlessly putting him in that situation.
I don't blame him, I would be resentful too. The choices we make do affect other people, and we are our brothers keeper.