Date:         Thu, 21 Sep 2000 22:53:07 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: Re; Who Cares
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Terry Kay wrote:
>
> I agree, that seat belts are safer, than without, helmets are another
> story.
> I've been riding a bike for 38 years, and have done so without. They
> restrict your peripheral vision, and your hearing, something terrible.
> No thanks.
> The only real problem with either of these laws is the infringement of
> my personal right to make my own decision.
> It is wrong for any state or federal government to decide what is safe
> for me or anyone else.
> Period.

Terry,
That is only true if you have insurance or other resources so that the
rest of us taxpayers don't have to support you and/or your family, and
pay your medical bills for the rest of your life should you become
injured and incapacitated, etc. through the exercise of your "personal
rights".
Period.
Larry