The American Spectator

br> Oakland, California /p> p> I am no supporter of Hillary, but I think Eric Peters has overlooked something in his editorial about federal law requiring seat belt use. In his article he states, “Wearing or not wearing a seat belt has no negative effect on the safety and well-being of other drivers.” I humbly disagree. During evasive maneuvers in his vehicle, an unbuckled friend of mine was tossed into the passenger seat when his vehicle went off the road and into the ditch. The vehicle continued traveling, now undriven until it struck a house and ended up in someone’s living room where it came to rest. Now, if my friend had been belted into his seat with his seatbelt, he would have likely stayed in control of the vehicle, instead of becoming useless cargo. So, seatbelts DO protect the welfare of other drivers and pedestrians by ensuring that the driver of a vehicle will in times of need be able to steer the vehicle, and use the brake because they will be able to maintain their station in the vehicle. I think that Mr. Peters would agree that it is tough to control a vehicle from the passenger seat or the back seat. br> — David Law br> UMS LAN Support /p> p> Seat belt laws are not about “your” freedom. They are about my taking care of your comatose ass when you go through the windshield. br> — Bob Zola /p>