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In reply to the discussion: Destroying the Right to Be Left Alone [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)than none of the people who care about me are lobbying for bicycle helmet laws. Nor do I feel like the dickheads who are lobbying for bicycle helmet laws really give a rat's a$$ about me.
Yes, there is an over-arching theme, and I say it is this: As a free adult, I and I ALONE, have the right to make decisions regarding my own safety.
And yes, people who propose, vote for, sign and enforce laws taking those decisions away from me certainly ARE trying to be the boss of me. They are basically saying "you are too stupid or pig headed to be allowed to make your own decisions about yourself." or in the case of the dog-protectors "to make your own decisions about your dogs".
Their bottom line is "WE know what's best for you." Just like a BIG BROTHER.
And I hope that Big Brother is spying on me and reads this message. Big brother - you can fuck off.