To: Representative Bob Brown:
Sometimes we don’t realize the liberties we possess until we lose them. Such is the case with HB4343 which has taken away yet another of my liberties.
My living is made traveling Michigan roads within SE Michigan, primarily on residential streets. My job requires me to stop frequently at schools, churches and other community buildings. As of March 10, 2000 I now drive in fear of being stopped by the police because I am not wearing my seatbelt.
This law outrages me. What in the world makes you think that the Michigan State government has to be a nanny within my car? Do you sincerely choose to regulate my life when I cause no harm or threat to anyone else? Do you choose to bind the arms of Michigan residents to live as you wish them to?
What has happened to the rights of LAW-ABIDING citizens in this state? May I urge you to repeal this law immediately- and furthermore respect my rights to live in freedom inasmuch as my freedom does not infringe on the rights of others.
If I sound angry- it is because I am truly fearful of what tyranny you will allow next.
Very Sincerely-
