[chrispycsuf]

this is directed by the dept. of transportation of each state to local agencies...this is their job..not immigration. no govt stays focused on one single issue. i think this is a good example of a govt enforcing its laws. they can apply this to immigration by following those laws. by the way...the reference that was made to john stuart mill is right on...except that not buckling up leads to harm of others, by way of higher premiums, and loss of loved ones...this was the sketchiness of mill's four freedoms.

[B Knotts]

These programs, while they may arguably be done to pursue a societal good, are little more than a racket: agencies get federal grants for participating in them, and they generally get a share of ticket revenue.

Regardless, the question stands: why seatbelts, and not risky diet, lack of exercise, smoking, sport activities, hobbies, etc.?