seatbelts (was Re: Men and Emotions)

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At 01:34 PM 11/25/97 -0600, you wrote:

>Well, I do not think such a law is constitutional.  After all, if
>"free speech" now covers non-verbal forms of expression, and wearing
>my seatbelt affects no one but myself, (ditto motorcycle helmets),
>then if I want to be stupid, knowing full well that my own personal
>risk is increased, that that should be my choice.  

Last that I knew we are among one or two other states that does not mandate
a seatbelt law. We alsot do not have a motorcycle law, hence why 220,000
motorcycles desend on our state each June. They did a study and even though
not mandated by statute, we have over 50% that DO wear a seatbelt. If you
are caught in other states, you run the risk of a $50 ticket. 
It may go against the grain, but it is good sense to wear a seatbelt when
in a car. I seldom do so myself except in slippery conditions. Guess by my
own admission then I am not that smart.  
Another discussion in it self.
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Brian Berger  <RevBKBerger@banet.net> <Brian_Berger@juno.com>