<<<Now, I always wear a seat belt anyway, and I think it's a good idea to do so, but I don't think the government has any business forcing me to do so, since my choice in this matter affects only me.>>>
I assume that if you are seriously injured you have adequate insurance with a multi-million dollar lifetime maximum? Alternately you could keep some sort of cyanide capsule in your mouth so you can kill yourself if you think you will be so injured. Otherwise you are planning on the rest of us paying for your lifetime care if you have a bad accident that costs more than you can supply through insurance or your family's net worth. The three young men I saw in an ICU some years ago all had broken necks [to quads and a para] 0hey were not planning on having, and if they are still alive they are but a drop in the bucket of what you have been helping to pay for all these years. Actually, the government does not force you to wear a seatbelt. I don't have one on now as I sit in my office [in a really twisty chair]. Were I to drive on a public road I would, though, and I am glad you do also. If you are actively seeking legislation to allow troopers to shoot on scene anyone badly injured who doesn't have health or accident insurance, maybe I could support your position. I have spent many hours in ER rooms as well with the families of such people. No, I do not agree that it affects only you. You should not be forced to wear a seatbelt, unless you drive on a public road. My opinion, anyway. BillR _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
