[quote=Pepperm1nts]
How dare our overlords strip us of our god-given freedom to reject seat-belts.
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The principle is, if something is a good idea, do it -- instead of making other people do it. Misplaced empathy is one of the leading causes of shittiness in the country -- "I don't want people to go to hell -- let's ban X, Y, and Z." "I don't want want [i]the children[/i] to get on drugs -- let's ban (harmless drugs here)." "I don't want anyone to feel bad ever -- let's make a list of words that nobody can say." Etc. 

It's not that we want people to go to hell, or get on drugs, or feel bad. We just don't want D.C. to be the means by which we avoid all these bad things. It's the difference between calling a tow truck, and changing your flat tire on your own. Except in this metaphorical scenario, the tow truck is I guess a duly-elected representative body that convenes on camera for millions of dollars. Why do we need that for every little thing? We don't. IMO.