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David is an occasional blogger, software engineer, Nintendo fanboy, liberal, news magazine addict, voracious TiVo user, and bibliophile. He was born in St. Louis, grew up in southern Indiana, and returned to St. Louis to attend Washington University. He hasn't managed to escape yet. He's a fan of free wine tastings, too many tv shows to name, and eating out. David makes his living developing web applications used internally by his employer. He doesn't blog about work because he's heard too many stories about that causing workplace troubles. There's more on the about page. |
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Helmets Required
Yesterday the Missouri House approved a measure that would repeal the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists. This is ridiculous. The government should be protecting its citizens from harm, not letting them make foolish decisions. If this were truly about freedom, as the legislators claim, they would have gone along with the amendment that prevents motorcyclists who don't wear helmets from collecting state aid for head trauma related to a motorcycle crash. However, I don't believe even that measure goes far enough. I'm all for freedom, but I want to drive home the consequences of that freedom. I propose that they repeal the law, but also pass a law that prevents motorcyclists who aren't wearing helmets from suing third-parties for any damages related to accidents that result in head trauma. In a nutshell, I don't care who was at fault in an accident. If the motorcyclist wasn't wearing a helmet, they should be wholly responsible for any charges related to head trauma that they sustain. Motorcycle insurance rates would likely go through the roof, but that's only fair as the motorcyclists who want their freedom should have to pay the full cost of it.
Posted by on 15 March 2007 at 12:07 PM
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Isn't your most recent movie "I am a Sex Addict"?
Posted by Jeremy on 16 March 2007 - 4:01 PM
No, it was "Inspector Morse 7: Last Bus to Woodstock."
Posted by david on 16 March 2007 - 9:24 PM
Re: the comments: Thankfully I know what you guys are talking about here! Also, Dave, have you seen the Prime Suspect Masterpiece Theatre series with Helen Mirren? I've only watched the last one, but now my interest is piqued.
I'm 100 percent with you on the helmet thing. It's ludicrous.
Posted by Rachel on 19 March 2007 - 3:52 PM