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In agreement with T.D
October 09, 2009 | 10:12 PM
I also agree with T.D. How much control do you want your gov't to have over your lives? Personal responsibility has its limits, but so does personal freedom. How much of your freedom do you want to give up before you wake up and realize it's gone entirely? Do you live your life in fear, or seize each day as though it may be your last?
Realistically, a passenger in a car can be just as great of a distraction as a cell phone. Heck, getting out of bed each morning is a risk. Should we make a law regarding that as well? The point is, we don't live in little plastic bubbles and it's incredibly naive to think that a law is going to protect you... As a matter-of-fact, there even comes a point when a law is a hindrance to actually taking responsibility for one's actions.
Really, it's about education more than anything. I wear my helmet when riding my bike, not because I HAVE to, but because I'm not stupid. I've also been hit while riding my bicycle, not because the driver was texting, or even talking on their cellphone, but because they decided to make a last minute right turn in front of me after just passing by me on the road. Those who don't wear helmets? Well, better to weed them out of the gene pool earlier, rather than later.
I'd rather keep my freedom and make responsible decisions for myself and my family... not let the gov't do it for me, thank you very much...
t~
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