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bottomofthehill

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4. I believe that seatbelt laws and the National speed limit were tied to highway money

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sat Sep 4, 2021, 09:02 PM

Sep 2021

If you wanted the money, you passed the legislation. Today’s Republican governors are crazy enough not to care, they would turn down health money in stead of mask or vaccine mandates.

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Why is it we have laws about wearing seat belts, but no laws about wearing "masks"? [View all] Stuart G Sep 2021 OP

Good question. And your seat belt doesn't even affect those around you. n/t Beartracks Sep 2021 #1

It actually does protect those around you. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #2

Excellent point. You are correct. Beartracks Sep 2021 #5

I remember the arguments at the time - Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #7

We even have laws about wearing pants and nobody complains about those. Ocelot II Sep 2021 #3

I believe that seatbelt laws and the National speed limit were tied to highway money bottomofthehill Sep 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2021 #6

Also increasing the minimum age for alcohol. n/t Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #8

Yes, I think the 21 drinking age was in the same package bottomofthehill Sep 2021 #9

I think just packaged the same way. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #12

Yes, Re Puck governors would turn down health money in stead of mask or vaccine mandates....... Stuart G Sep 2021 #10

Illinois law does not require helmets for motorcycles or bicycles. tritsofme Sep 2021 #11

People pick a d chose which laws apply to them. BigmanPigman Sep 2021 #13

Actually, there is NO Federal Seatbelt law ... PBC_Democrat Sep 2021 #14

Only 6 states require helmets for motorcycle riders of any age. former9thward Sep 2021 #15

I've been equating it with drunk driving. Ferrets are Cool Sep 2021 #16

For driving on public roads, seatbelts are required. Igel Sep 2021 #17