I agree it's a good idea to wear seatbelts (and I do, it actually feels "wrong" to be in an automobile without it) but I disagree with the states' authority to mandate it (except for children).
I'm curious about the distinction, that it's alright for Government to mandate laws for children, who after all are the responsibility of their parents (in terms of safety), but not adults who cause very in which these children are involved and may thus leave said children orphaned.
I can think of a few possibilities but I thought I'd ask. I'm not being (
intentionally) awkward, I'm curious.
For the record I disagree with you, I think the proven benefits of mandatory belt wearing outweigh the perceived rights infringements. I also always wore a belt from day one - long before it became law.