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Thanks.... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Xrlq | December 10, 2003 9:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Thanks.
1. Posted by Xrlq | December 10, 2003 9:25 PM |
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Posted on December 10, 2003 21:25
2. Posted by Joe Grossberg | December 11, 2003 11:03 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
If the threat of a traffic ticket is what it takes to get you to make the choice to wear a seatbelt or helmet how is that so different that the threat of a ticket to keep you from speeding.
Because if you speed, or drive drunk or whatever, you put others directly at risk.
As far as seatbelts and helmets, it's indirectly at best -- higher risk of a loss for those who care about you, and potentially higher medical bills/lawsuits.
I don't get bent out of shape about government "nannying" to this degree, but I do think there's a meaningful difference.
2. Posted by Joe Grossberg | December 11, 2003 11:03 AM |
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Posted on December 11, 2003 11:03
3. Posted by Joe Grossberg | December 11, 2003 11:09 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"at best" should be "at most" or "at worst" ... I'm not wishing bad on anyone ... I'm just splitting hairs. :)
3. Posted by Joe Grossberg | December 11, 2003 11:09 AM |
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Posted on December 11, 2003 11:09