I am all for wearing seat belts. I am totally against the federal government once again getting involved in our lives. Along with Amber Alert, this should be left to the states.
Since the federal government can't even deport illegal aliens or protect our border -- essential functions they are supposed to be concerned with -- they surely should not be taking on additional ones such as seat belts.
Instead of mandating safety belts, why don't we make a law that if you're hurt while not wearing a belt the insurance company doesn't have to pay for your injuries. If you run out of money they pull the plug and that's it.
At least it puts the responsibility where it should be - on the person.