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Urbanlife78,
As an adult I am aware that wearing a seatbelt can make my chances of survival greater in certain circumstances. I am aware of what can happen if I dont wear a seatbelt. I asume all risks. I still think its wrong to make people wear one. Your body, your choice. Its nobodys business but mine and why others care if I was to die in a gruesome accident is beyond me.
For children, elderly, and those who dont know any better yes! If I'm an able bodied adult who's aware of the consequences of not wearing one and choose not to wear one while riding in a car, why is it anyone else's business and why should I be penalized for choosing not to safeguard myself? Its nothing but a revenue generator. They can care less about your safety.
I personally was involved in a very serious car accident where ironically the 2 occupants wearing seatbelts were the ones seriously injured while the 2 (myself included) werent. Reason being, the 2 wearing the seatbelts were held in place and as a result had their legs crushed by the car that ate the red light while the 2 not wearing them were thrown about inside the car on impact and suffered only minor cuts and bruises.
Last edited by louie0406; 08-20-2012 at 10:02 AM..
I'm starting this thread after a lengthy conversation with a police officer today. How do you posters feel about seatbelt laws? Personally, I feel like it gives officers too much authority. Nobody will be harmed, but yourself for not wearing a seatbelt. Shouldn't there be public awareness campaigns rather than law enforcement of the issue?
The facts and statistics are just overwhelming. If you wear a seatbelt you are so much more likely to not only survive but to walk away from an accident than if you don't wear it.
Someone has to pay for your hospital bills, for that alone it should be law. Also, children grow up watching their ignorant parents not wearing them so they will probably not wear them.
I'm assuming by saying "seat belt laws" you are referring to laws that require adults to use the seat belts when they are riding or driving. I oppose those laws as well as helmet laws (even though I think you have to have rocks in your head to ride in a car without using the seat belt or to ride a motorcycle without a helmet) because I don't think it is the proper role of government to protect individuals against making decisions that harm only themselves.
If you're talking about laws that require car manufacturers to install a certain number of seat belts that comply with certain standards, or that require minors to be in a seat belt,, I support them. History shows us that manufacturers cannot be relied on to provide safe products without regulation, and that parents cannot always be relied on to act so as not to endanger their children without government regulation. Moreover, minors tend to lack the judgment they need for their own protection.
A young girl(she was 5 years old) died here in Southern California several years ago in a car fire. She burned to death. The culprit that prevented her from being saved was a child seat that she could not be freed from.
Does that explain my opposition to seatbelt laws?
Not even close. That is a ridiculous reason. Fire happens in vehicle accidents less than 1% of the time. Most child deaths in vehicles are a result of not being strapped in properly and often at low speeds.
The facts and statistics are just overwhelming. If you wear a seatbelt you are so much more likely to not only survive but to walk away from an accident than if you don't wear it.
Someone has to pay for your hospital bills, for that alone it should be law. Also, children grow up watching their ignorant parents not wearing them so they will probably not wear them.
I think as an adult everyone knows that if you wear a seatbelt you have a greater chance of survival in an accident but is that the govt place to tell me that I need to buckle up for my own safety? My safety shoul dbe no concern of theirs. As an adult you are aware of the consequences, you dont need someone making you do it. In fact i think people would be more agreeable to wearing them if it was choice.
I like to look at it as population control. WHen its your time, its your time. If you were meant to die, a seatbelts not gonna save you.
Not even close. That is a ridiculous reason. Fire happens in vehicle accidents less than 1% of the time. Most child deaths in vehicles are a result of not being strapped in properly and often at low speeds.
Everyone but maybe 1 poster has agreed that minors should abide by a seat belt law.
I think as an adult everyone knows that if you wear a seatbelt you have a greater chance of survival in an accident but is that the govt place to tell me that I need to buckle up for my own safety? My safety shoul dbe no concern of theirs. As an adult you are aware of the consequences, you dont need someone making you do it. In fact i think people would be more agreeable to wearing them if it was choice.
I like to look at it as population control. WHen its your time, its your time. If you were meant to die, a seatbelts not gonna save you.
You are driving on the Government's highway. They set the safety rules and hire the experts. Do you drive the speed limit or close to it? Do you use your turn signal? Do you drive a vehicle that is legal on the highway?
Driving is not life, it's a way to get to work and back or go fishing or whatever. Just follow the damn rules, it's better for everyone.
Everyone but maybe 1 poster has agreed that minors should abide by a seat belt law.
Well, if you have a minor in your car that is belted in but you aren't? So you die and leave orphans behind. That makes sense.
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