In a message dated 98-05-08 16:43:43 EDT, bauman@ICAN.NET writes: << If enough people were personally responsible with helmets, seat belts, use of headlights, etc. then you wouldn't need "unnecessary legislation" in the first place. Sadly, there are too many people who aren't "dorking around" with their safety equipment in use and you end up having to legislate it. The system also needs legislation for the car makers to develop and provide the safety options at a reasonable price. >>
there has been statistically proven, more motorcycle deaths, since the introduction of those stupid DRL's... Another dumb idea was those pillar mounted automated passive restraint system belts.... my friend w/ a Jetta went at his with a hacksaw, when it nearly ripped his hair out of his head... FWIW, i rarely ever wear my seatbelt. why? because i dont want to. do i know the consequenses? depends.. but i dont need my car to do it for me... (sorry to rant...my sis has a '93 mazda mx-3 and i just had to wrestle with those annoying automated pillar belts about 15 mins ago...) chris |
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