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From: fsks@unc.UUCP (Frank Silbermann)
Newsgroups: net.auto,net.flame
Subject: Re: Seat belts
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Date: Fri, 3-May-85 12:30:44 EDT
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Posted: Fri May  3 12:30:44 1985
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Summary: 


As regards the arguments for requiring seatbelt use because the cost
to the public of a idiot killing or permanently disabling himself
outweighs the idiot's right to do as chooses -- I would like to point out
that we are ignoring the benefits to society when someone unnecessarily
dies for not wearing seatbelts.

	1)  Ususally frees up a job (reducing unemployement).
	2)  Eases the housing crunch.
	3)  Reduces our dependence on foreign oil.
	4)  Reduces crowding on our streets and highways
		(once the mess is cleaned up).
	5)  The average IQ increases.

NOTE:  As a conservative, I believe that the government should avoid
       unnecessary interference in the lives of private citizens.
       Therefore, I am against any law forbidding the use of seatbelts.

:-)	Frank Silbermann	:-)