<VV> Live Free or Die

[Tom Berg]

People injured in accidents while failing to wear belts or helmets should pay 
their own medical bills, directly or through insurance. Some exercise their 
"freedom" to not buy insurance, and in most cases we, the insured, pick up their 
bills. That's one good reason for mandatory belt and helmet laws. The other, of 
course, is to reduce injuries and deaths.

Corvair content: Our '64 Monza convertible came with front lap belts, and I 
installed them in the rear so we could haul people a little more safely. I've 
not anguished over installing lap-and-shoulder belts, though. We don't use the 
car often enough to make 'em worthwhile. 


--Tom in Ohio



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From: "rbuckridge at comcast.net" <rbuckridge at comcast.net>
To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Mon, April 4, 2011 7:54:50 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Live Free or Die



I wasn't going to get into this but........... 

I really don't care if someone uses a helmet when riding a bike, be it a bicycle 
or a motorcycle. I would advise them of all the pros & cons and also give them a 
safety first speech, but free choice is first. 


The same applies to the use of seat belts. Use them if you like, but don't come 
crying when you get hurt. And while we are on the subject, if you get hurt and 
haven't used a seat belt or helmet in the case of bikes......you have assumed 
all liabilities. You can't sue anyone. 


Do what you want, you're on your own. 

I have been using seat belts in every car I have owned since 1964 and that 
includes the 1953 Olds 98. 


Now there is a sweet ride, power everything, right down to the automatic 
headlight dimmer. 


Roy in Bayville 08721 
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