<VV> Live Free or Die

[Ken Clark]

I bought a '62 Corvair cp new and wouldn't drive it out of the dealer ship until the seat belts were installed.  Have used them ever since and not sorry.  Too many people in roll overs and crushed under their car because they weren't belted in, or went through the windshield because they were not fastened in.  Ken Clark
 
> Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 06:37:58 -0700
> From: thesuperscribe at yahoo.com
> To: rbuckridge at comcast.net; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Live Free or Die
> 
> 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>
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> Sent: Mon, April 4, 2011 7:54:50 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Live Free or Die
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> 
> 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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