"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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I'd be OK with a system where the guy who chooses not to wear a
motorcyle helmet or a pfd agrees that in any situation where his
choice to avoid mitigating his personal risk develops into an
emergency the paramedics, USCG, etc can elect *not* to respond. That's
what taking the risk means. As it is now, the people who refuse to
take basic safety precautions not only risk their own lives, but they
cost the rest of us $$$$$$$$$$ in S&R costs, publicly subsidized
medical care, welfare and Social Security payments made to orphaned
children, etc.

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Well, following that logic emergency services should be optional for anyone
involved in an accident while driving a car in inclement weather, after
midnight (might get sleepy), or on busy highways at rush hour.

Not wearing a PFD while boating in rough seas is stupid, I agree.

I *do* have a problem with mandatory helmet laws. All the arguements about
beoming a burden to society due to medical costs and increased insurance
premiums for all just don't hold up under close scrutiny.

Sorry.

Eisboch