alt Hacker NewsSame reason you try to save somebody who wants to jump from a bridge? Cost is marginal and potential benefit is huge.
Additionally if it was optional people would forget to do it more often even if they don't consciously choose to risk their lives for no reason.
BTW they are not only endangering themselves - they also endanger their kids.
> Same reason you try to save somebody who wants to jump from a bridge? Cost is marginal and potential benefit is huge.
If it's a considerate decision, I support people's right to ending their own life. Though I grant that jumping off a bridge is inconsiderate.
> BTW they are not only endangering themselves - they also endanger their kids.
So the seatbelt mandate should only apply when kids are in the car, or only to kids?