7/5: Iranian motorcyclist

ChrisD · 07-05-2001, 03:41 PM

Most likely because the cops are protecting me, as a citizen, not desiring to be hit crossing the road by a driver who can't quite see over the 2 people in front of him. Or as another concerned driver, not quite wanting to have him pull out in front of me. It's not always for their own protection that laws like that are enforced (is it a law even?), but rather for mine.

As far as the helmet thing is concerned.. well, um.. I guess I can't say too much since it really doesn't hurt anyone. I've always been of the opinion that laws should be made around the people, not around the lawmakers. And what I mean by that is if both parties agree, to anything, it should be legal. S&M, pot, helmets, certain sexual practices, etc. Of course this means that the party(ies) involved be ABLE to make choices like that (insanity, youth, etc).

cd

07-05-2001, 03:41 PM	#2
ChrisD Poker Pariah Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 31	Most likely because the cops are protecting me, as a citizen, not desiring to be hit crossing the road by a driver who can't quite see over the 2 people in front of him. Or as another concerned driver, not quite wanting to have him pull out in front of me. It's not always for their own protection that laws like that are enforced (is it a law even?), but rather for mine. As far as the helmet thing is concerned.. well, um.. I guess I can't say too much since it really doesn't hurt anyone. I've always been of the opinion that laws should be made around the people, not around the lawmakers. And what I mean by that is if both parties agree, to anything, it should be legal. S&M, pot, helmets, certain sexual practices, etc. Of course this means that the party(ies) involved be ABLE to make choices like that (insanity, youth, etc). cd

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