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From: dubois@uwmacc.UUCP (Paul DuBois)
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Subject: Re: Seat belts
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Date: Fri, 19-Apr-85 11:34:27 EST
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> [Gail Bayley Hanrahan]
> I think it's pretty well established that it's smart to wear a
> seat belt.  But if I don't wear a seat belt, I'm not endangering
> anyone but myself. 
> 
> The REAL issue is, should the government(s) be making laws
> *requiring* people to wear seat belts just because it's "for
> your own good"?  Can we next expect legislation requiring us to
> take vitamins, as well?  [sarcasm]
> 
> Where do we draw the line?

It's not necessarily just for your *own* good.  There are also
ambulance fees, potentially staggering medical fees, etc.  Insurance
may pay for a lot of this, but who pays for the insurance?

All of us.

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