The Nanny State Strikes Again

Fox News ^ | 12/26/03 | William A. Niskanen

[jimkress]

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who must have little else to do, has recently urged state governments to pass "primary" seat-belt laws, which allow police to stop and cite motorists solely for failing to wear a seat belt.

And the Bush administration has proposed a $400 million incentive to reward state governments that pass such laws.

[inquest]

Why would you start off saying that the Constitution Party looks good to you, and then in the very same paragraph indicate that you're staying home on election day? If you think the Constitution Party looks good, then dammit, vote for them!

[inquest]

jhbuo igiyg

[inquest]

Sorry about that. I was testing something out, but didn't intend to hit "post". Accidentally hit it anyway.

[Sandy]

I would prefer a law that says 'If you get in to a wreck, and you didn't wear a seatbelt/ helmet, and you live, you are entitled to NO government help or compensation of any kind.

Ah, but then the nanny-staters wouldn't have a convenient *ahem*justification for controlling every little detail of our lives.

[NMC EXP]

Support nutjobs...

So from this should I conclude that you enjoy the thought of womb to tomb care provided by an omnipotent nanny state?

Regards

J.R.

[Sandy]

feminazi's are WINO's

Hahah! Good one.

[NMC EXP]

Telescreens in our homes will be next.

Good point.

I wonder what percentage of hardcore republicans know what a telescreen is?

Regards

J.R.

[Byron_the_Aussie]

..the sky is not falling.We have a threat and it isn't Bush...

You're taking the easy option, Meg. Let's run a litmus test. Do you, or do you not, support this initiative on seatbelts? Just a straight yes or no would be great. Cheers, By

[NMC EXP]

...seatbelts do reduce medical costs for ALL of us when there is an accident. There is no denying that fact.

I'll deny your fact.

Do you have evidence to support that claim?

Regards

J.R.

[sinkspur]

Support the US Constitution Party.

Nope. Ain't gonna risk Howard Dean with a vote for the party of nutbags and fat men.

[Sandy]

Telescreens in our homes will be next.

But of course. Gotta make sure people are living safely. Keeps down costs, doncha know. God forbid we live in a society of self-responsible adults.

[NMC EXP]

We have excellent insurance and an extremely comfortable retirement

A benefit of working in an industry where bad business decisions never result in the loss of a dollar.

You just hand an uncollectable bill to some other customer.

What a racket.

Regards

J.R.

[Peach]

To deny that wearing seatbelts does not reduce medical costs is to fly in the face of medical and forensic science that has been well established for over 2 decades. If you think I'm going to search the web to prove what has been proven repeatedly for over 20 years, think again!

[Peach]

Oh, so you're opposed to big business too. Howie, is that you?

[NMC EXP]

...seatbelts do reduce medical costs for ALL of us when there is an accident. There is no denying that fact.

ALL is the operative word in your phrase.

Provide proof that not wearing seatbelts raises the cost of medical care for ALL of us.

Here is a hint: when engaging in debate, do not make sweeping statements such as that unless you can back it up.

Regards

J.R.

[NMC EXP]

Oh, so you're opposed to big business too

Care to explain the convoluted logic that led you to that conclusion?

Regards

J.R.

[RaceBannon]

COINO, not CINO

COnservative In Name Only

[sinkspur]

A nutjob like Reagan wouldn't stand a chance in the general election.

It's likely that Reagan would not be electable, today.

It's also likely that Reagan, who pulled our Marines out of Lebananon after one bombing, would not have deposed Hussein, as Bush did, either.

[Sockdologer]

not a dimes' difference in the two parties.

There's your dime's worth.