Seatbelts Shmeatbelts

I don't wear seatbelts. I haven't for many years now ever since a friend of mine, who had her seatbelt on, died in a car accident, while the driver, who didn't wear his, lived. That was enough proof for me that I'll die when it's my time, seatbelt or no seatbelt. I know research states otherwise but I'll take my chances.

I know there are plenty of people in America who feel the same way as I do. I also believe there are plenty of people who would agree that seatbelt laws are dumb. If I want to risk my life by not wearing a seatbelt, that should be my decision, not that of the state.

I thought about this some more the other day. I think it's strange that people, myself included, fuss about seatbelt laws and fines despite the odds that about three to one in case of an accident, seatbelts would help prevent injury or worse yet, death. On the other hand you never hear an airline passenger complain about being asked to buckle their seatbelt. Hardly ever happens. Let's not forget that if the plane indeed crashed, there's a pretty slim chance that the little piece of fabric and metal is going to do you any good.

So with this new-found outlook will I begin wearing my seatbelt? Nope, and I'll still complain about seatbelt laws. However, I'll start NOT wearing my seatbelt on any plains. Haha!