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In reply to the discussion: Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Laws [View all]Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)109. "Your freedom to swing your fist ends at my nose". And you're the only one talking about
libertarianism.
But that's OK, I understand this how you guys work and frankly, if I was working to justify your paternalistic philosophy I'd have to use these disingenuous tactics as well. The very idea of having to build cooperation instead of coercion is inconceivable to people with the authoritarian mindset you demonstrate daily. The fact that when people are free to say no they often do, is indeed a difficult problem to solve. It requires constant negotiation and usually ends with one side having to either walk away or to give more than they want.
Are you the kind of person that, should the threat of punishment be removed, would go out and rob and kill to get stuff? If not, how do you justify the belief that everyone else would?
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As a former EMS worker... no, it is not about protecting insurance companies
nadinbrzezinski
Jun 2012
#85
It's not just about insurance companies saving a few pennies. If an injury is a permanent disability
Gormy Cuss
Jun 2012
#114
Most powerball players don't die or end up in the hospital on life support if they don't win.
blue neen
Jun 2012
#68
Ask and ye shall receive more statistics, since you don't believe the valid ones already posted.
blue neen
Jun 2012
#84
I dont agree with mandatory helmet laws and I certainly dont agree with seat belt laws.
hahahareally
Jun 2012
#30
Not worried about them being sad - but paying for you in a persistent vegetative state
GoneOffShore
Jun 2012
#57
As stated before, this is a health and safety issue...not a libertarian arguement...
Stuart G
Jun 2012
#44
Because you live in a community, and attempting to force your will on others
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#73
They're not forcing anything on you. Any activity carries some element of risk. Some people that are
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#81
"Your freedom to swing your fist ends at my nose". And you're the only one talking about
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#109
If you want freedom, you have to have to take on the responsibility that comes with it.
jeff47
Jun 2012
#111
And once again you ignore the questions and continually re-state your opinion.
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#112
You should re-read the exchange. I tried to engage in a conversation and you replied with
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#120
Willfully ignorant people who take a stand against helmet laws, need to grow up.
MatthewStLouis
Jun 2012
#50
What is our obsession with mandatory? I think helmets are a good idea, I wear one when I ride, but
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#71
On your question of "Is our population predominately made up of children in old bodies?"
Kennah
Jun 2012
#93
Which is relevant to the question how? This the same argument that leads to a War on Drugs and a
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#115
I avoided a serious head injury by wearing one and know of someone who died because they didn't
loyalsister
Jun 2012
#91