Individual rights buckle under seat belt laws
Derek Kieper writes .. `What frightens me more about safety belt laws is the intrusion they represent to Americans. Democrats should take notice. Choice is an important aspect of freedom – choice to do as I see fit with my body and being.
Yet, the government has decided that I do not have the choice to drive around without my seat belt. It is my choice what type of safety precautions I take. It is ridiculous to legislate actions that have no immediate effect on other individuals.’
Three months later a different article in another paper..
February 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Seat Belt Usage and Its Effect on Traumatic Brain Injury…
As a result of the fact that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not curable in any real traditional sense, the best defense against a TBI is the use of preventative measure….