That makes sense, and those are good points. I agree with most of it. But.. all cars come with seat-belts. If you bought a car, you have seat-belts. You're not buying the seat-belts separately for a ridiculous price. So the least you can do is consider the dangers to you and others, and put the damn thing on. It's a damn seat-belt. Your rights aren't being stepped on, the world isn't going to end. And when you get pulled over and fined for not wearing one, it's not because the government is tyrannical. It's because there are rules and safety measures that should be followed when possible. But I'll admit, at this point it's kind of silly to be arguing about seat-belts. But I blame Goldmarble for that. EDIT: I guess what I'm saying is, if it only affects you (ie: tripping on your laces), then the government shouldn't interfere. Falling because your laces were untied isn't going to put whoever you fall on in a coma. But if it's something where your life, as well as others', are in danger, then the government should be allowed to step in.