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From: carnes@gargoyle.UChicago.UUCP (Richard Carnes)
Newsgroups: net.politics
Subject: Seat-belt laws
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Date: Wed, 30-Jan-85 16:51:27 EST
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Cliff Matthews writes:
> I consistently "scream" at my "representatives" when they try to pass
> motorcycle helmet or auto seatbelt laws.  Not only are they taking away
> freedom, but they are encouraging people to be dependent on the state
> for guidance away from safe practices....

As I understand it, the purpose of seat-belt laws is not Big Brotherism but
to reduce medical costs for third parties (insurers and taxpayers).

Richard Carnes