sfox, the seat belt chime is not a safey feature, it is a reminder. Do you think someone who does not wear a seatbelt, will wear one because of the chime? I dont think so. It is funny you brought up the helmet thing, because that is exactly what was going through my mind when this post started. I have been riding for 17 years, and racing for two. Nothing bothers me more than people that dont wear helmets. I even felt a sense of "told you so" when Busey busted his noggin. I see first hand at the track how much a helmet does for a person. I even hate the litttle half shells my buddies wear. With that said, I try not to harsass my friends too much about it. I know that there actions result in higher insurance, ugly accidents, or worse, but it is their choice. If they do it here,VA, they get ticketed. If they do it in DE, it is OK. You can't change their minds. I think that in general, this is a decision that usually only affects the individual. I wish we were that lucky with a lot of other personal choice issues. Anyway, SEAT BELTS ARE GOOD, AND I INSIST THAT MY WIFE AND FAMILY WEAR THEM, but, I am not ready to be-little those that don't feel the same as I do. Glad to get back to a rational discussion with someone.
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