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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by sokoloff on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @08:12PM (#39985644)
In a private car, do I really need a law to cover that case? On public transport (a place where such mandates generally do not exist), I could see the argument because it’s standardizing behavior amongst strangers.

But in my own car, I have no problem telling people to buckle up or GTFO (or not, by my own choice). If I allow them to ride unbuckled, I’m voluntarily taking the risk one will try to go through the windshield via my noggin.

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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by badgersnake on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @02:09AM (#39987448)
A good proportion of people will take the chance rather than get into a long debate with a libertarian bore.
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