Seat Belt
Should the government be making decisions of morality? 1. If the government really cares about people, why not nationally ban cell phone use first? Given that seat belts have in fact killed people, although a minority, governments may be mandating something that can kill you. The only opposing argument I've heard from authorities is that I could become a projectile and injure others. In defense, I have solely been riding motorcycles for over a decade, does this imply I should strap myself to the bike seat? The arguments are illogical and I'm convinced that this is purely for financial gain from an easy target in difficult economic times.
Liberty to choose
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Seat Belt enforcement
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Such as;? To clarify I'm not saying that wearing a seat belt is wrong, I'm saying that the government should not mandate something that could kill me with penalty of lucrative fines. They are out of jurismydiction. Since its probability and odds I don't think they should flip the coin for me. It's about civil liberties, not making correct decisions. Side: Liberty to choose
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it is important for the people to be safe and sound and as such, by any means necessary. So it would only be appropriate for various enforcement powers be used in upholding our safety. Hence, this would not be needed if we all had discipline in the first place. Side: Seat Belt enforcement
I guess I just don't believe the government has my safety as a top priority. Examples would be off subject. It's way less safe to apply makeup while driving, or texting, or playing with radios. I'm saying victimless crimes should not be enforced with high fines. Side: Liberty to choose
"It's way less safe to apply makeup while driving, or texting, or playing with radios." Yes I agree. What's your point? "I'm saying victimless crimes should not be enforced with high fines." Are you now saying that you don't have a problem with the enforcement of seat belts as long as it's not a "high" fine? Sounds like you're changing your story. So then how should it be enforced? Side: Liberty to choose
They should have seat belt enforcement but really who forgets to put their seat belt on before they drive? I always wear a seat belt and I don't see how hard it is to put one on. Its not that hard. A person with common sense should know they should be wearing a seat belt the police doesn't even have to give out a ticket for not having a seat belt if people would put them on. Side: Seat Belt enforcement
You, by all means, have every right to put your own dumb ass in danger, but the moment your body becomes a 80mph human shaped bullet inside of a steel cage I am also contained in, you have endangered my life, and all precaution necessary to prevent this is due. Side: Seat Belt enforcement
What about when I'm on my motorcycle? Should I strap myself to the bike. And again I must not be making myself clear, I'm not asking whether a seatbelt is good or bad, I'm asking whether or not the government should give citations for this heinous crime. Side: Liberty to choose
Look, I'm not trying to call you a dumbass, it's more 'you' in the sense of 'those applicable'. No it isn't guaranteed a seat belt will always save you, but it saves you more times than not. I fail to see how that last part was mentioned. Also equally as notable: If you've forgotten it's not guaranteed that a A) life jacket, B) bungee cord, or C) superhero... will always save you. Side: Seat Belt enforcement
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