Way to go.........finally someone who actually feels the way I feel and is willing to say it.....I would have but I am worn out from my three twelves, but I agree with you, Barb, and wanted you to know it. We must stop trying to run everyone's lives and realize that freedom to choose is one of our most important freedoms.........and yes, there are those who would love to take that away from us. But the cradle to the grave mentality is one the most dangerous ideas in existence..........As a long time ER nurse, I have learned the old saying is so true...you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink. He will drink when he is good and ready.
In SC right now there is a big push on about seat belts, but motorcycle riders don't have to wear a helmet. Am I crazy, or is one just as dangerous as the...
Robin Jarvis
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Jun 8, 2009 7:08 pm
Helmets and Seatbelts do different functions. Helmets are made to protect you from impact after an accident. Of course, the type of helmet matters as well. One...
George Gallen
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Jun 8, 2009 7:22 pm
My point is not that they do different functions, but that they are both protective devices, and that if the law enforces one, they should be able to enforce...
Robin Jarvis
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Jun 8, 2009 8:58 pm
Hi, George, I'm a little confused, because the 1st sentence below and the last sentence seem to contradict each other. Are you saying that seatbelts have no ...
You didn't read the whole sentence.. It said, "Seat belts will not protect you from injury if it comes to you" seat belts stop you from coming to it. meaning,...
George Gallen
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Jun 9, 2009 6:14 pm
See, I knew I was missing something. When you clarified it, it made more sense to me. Thanks for clearing it up. But, George, I did read the whole sentence; in...
My thought is that since helmets only protect the wearer, whereas seatbelts can protect others besides the wearer, Even if they are not in the vehicle at the...
George Gallen
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Jun 10, 2009 11:23 am
I have a tendency to think of the helmet-less motorcycle riders as "Punkin' Heads". Taking care of the survivors post crash & assessment of same, there is...
Here's my opinion: I try not to confuse my job, an ICU nurse, with everyone's freedom. My patient just recovered from a drug overdose, (illegal drugs), and we ...
Way to go.........finally someone who actually feels the way I feel and is willing to say it.....I would have but I am worn out from my three twelves, but I...
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