So is the Daniel Webster Highway soaked in the blood of drivers expelled from their cars? Interesting to note: New Hampshire suffers far fewer traffic fatalities than the national average, 0.84 per 100 million miles traveled, compared to 1.13 for the U.S. average. (And for those who suggest the rural character or low population of NH explains this, I'd point out that neighboring Vermont, which is similar in these characteristics, has 1.07 fatalities per 100 million miles driven).
This isn't to say that one should not wear a seat belt. Obviously one should. Similarly one should avoid drinking 64 oz sugary soft drinks. But there is a difference between individual responsibility and the nanny state.
I, for one, appreciate the fact that in New Hampshire, if I get a bad sunburn after a day at Hampton Beach, I can, as a responsible adult, make the trade-off of not having the pain of a shoulder belt rubbing against my burn, while at the same time not risking having the authority of the state thrown at me for doing so. Treat adults like adults and it is amazing what can happen. Treat them like children and you get what you deserve.
Read other related questions on Quora:
- When did the Russians develop the "both people in the back seat and front seat must have seat belts on when driving" law? When did it come into effect?
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- Why motor bikes don't have a seat belt for the rider?
from Quora http://ift.tt/1PMd219
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