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From: gt@hplvla.UUCP
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Subject: Re: manditory seatbelt laws ???
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Date: Thu, 7-Jun-84 11:49:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun  7 11:49:00 1984
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Nf-From: hplvla!gt    Jun  8 07:49:00 1984

>> But, this country has too many laws already. I also
>> believe our problem solving ability leaves something
>> to be desired when we simply make a law when
>> there appears to be a problem. So, I think that any
>> additional laws such as the ones I suggested must
>> be thought through very carefully before enacted.

>> The question is, "Will it work?"

WRONG!!!  The question is NOT "will it work?"

     Cuba and the USSR are good  examples of the "will it work"
     ideology.  While I am certainly left of center on most
     issues, I can't abide the loss of individual freedom of
     choice.  If somebody wants to leave their brains splattered
     all over their windshield, that's their business.  Granted
     there are side effects and costs we all have to endure
     but that is inevitable when 230 million people are trying
     to coexist in mutual freedom.  Personally, I'm more than
     willing to pay extra for the right to choose.  

                   George Tatge
		   HP Loveland Instrument Div.
		   ihnp4!hpfcla!hplvla!gt

p.s.   I always wear my seat belt; and I wear full face helmet and
full leathers when motorcycle roadracing, but if I did want to jump
on my scoot with shorts and sandals I sure don't want somebody
trying to protect me from my own stupidity.  I really VALUE the
right to be stupid if I want to.