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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by wolverine876 on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @06:18PM (#39984923)
Unless done alone in a windowless, lead-sealed basement, almost anything we do affects others. It's too easy to take away freedom that way.

I wear seatbelts; I could understand insurance contracts not covering costs if the insured didn't wear a seatbelt; but I don't think government should mandate it. I'm not anti-regulation; I agree with the table saw safety requirement.

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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by Symbiote on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @06:49PM (#39985174)
It's not only your life at risk.

A British road safety advert:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mKHY69AFstE

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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by wolverine876 on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @11:43PM (#39986739)
As I said, everything we do affects others. That can't be the sole basis.
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