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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie )
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Subject: Re: PISSED OFF (seatbelts)
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Date: Wed, 16-Jan-85 19:28:46 EST
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> That argument ("saves us a bunch a trouble if you just do what we
> tell you") can be used for all sorts of controls on the individual.
> I disagree with it.  We have enough laws regulating our individual
> lives; a seat belt law would be just another intrusion.
> 
Yeah, go ahead don't where your seatbelt.  It makes things a lot more
interesting for me.  It's a lot more fun starting IV's, admisistering
MAST trousers, and applying spinal imobilization to people then it is
just to treat them for bruised collarbones.

-Ron Natalie, EMT-A

> 
> On the other hand, my auto insurer will discount my insurance
> by 10% if I agree to wear a seatbelt and ask my passengers to
> do likewise.  This is a much preferable solution: providing
> *incentives* for those who choose to, and giving *them* the
> rewards of having done so.
> 
My insurance company gives you a substantial discount for having passive
restraint systems (air bags or those funny VW seatbelts).  Of course,
insurance is very socialized.  If you get in an accident without your
seatbelt on and you fall into the same demographic category as I do, my
rates do go up.