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Old 03-16-2013, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance View Post
Okay, here's my dilemma. I don't think it's right that Bloomberg can dictate to the people of NYC what they can or cannot eat (trans fat) or drink (sugar).

On the other hand, I do believe in the law regarding the use of seat belts because I don't want to pay, through higher insurance bills, for the longterm care of those who are thrown through a windshield or out of the car and survive, only to be severely incapacitated.

I don't know the answer.
The seatbelt theme is interesting. I think only one or two states don't have seatbelt laws. The theme is that seatbelts save lives. (I've never worn one) However how many states that REQUIRE you to wear a seatbelt lest you be ticketed by your friendly neighbrhood policeman say it's perfectly OK for motorcyclists to ride out on the highway without wearing a brain bucket?

Choice & personal responsibility. Our nation was founded on it.
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