Peter King, your mommy
...wringing his hands about Ben Roethlisberger:
And while we're at it, how dumb does Pennsylvania look for not making helmets mandatory? I heard a state legislator on the radio this morning say that this accident wouldn't cause him to change his mind. It's about human rights, he said. Riders should not be forced to wear a helmet.I've got one for you, Mr. Politician. Let's repeal seat-belt laws, and gun laws, and minimum drinking ages, and let's just let America be the Wild, Wild West. Do what you want, when you want.
Laws are made to protect people, even when they think they don't need protecting. Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is about as basic as one can get in terms of human safety. It's irresponsible to argue the other side.
Laws are NOT made to protect people; they are made to protect RIGHTS. If it's all about protecting people, why don't we ban professional football? It's inherently dangerous; players are always getting hurt, sometimes with career-ending and permanent injuries. And why not put the government in charge of our diets? Issue everyone a scientifically-formulated MRE and ban sales of any other food. And close the frigging bars!
The "problem" with freedom is that one must accept the occasional negative outcome. That's better than permanent and consistent negative outcomes from the government. I agree, "Let's repeal seat-belt laws, and gun laws, and minimum drinking ages, and let's just let America be the Wild, Wild West. Do what you want, when you want." Certainly any big-city mayor would kill to have the crime rate of the Wild Wild West.
Thanks to Vox Day.
Comments
Posted by: pls9
Posted on: June 14, 2006 01:24 PM
You know, in Ohio, you can be PULLED OVER in your car for not wearing a seat belt, but you don't have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle. It would be nice if laws were also somewhat logical.
Posted by: Jeffrey Quick
Posted on: June 14, 2006 02:18 PM
It would. Let's get rid of the seatbelt law!