Mandatory Use of Seat Belts

People like Besocke, who write letters to the editor wildly proclaiming seat-belt laws as “Big Brother” and “better suited for a totalitarian state like the Soviet Union,” reinforce the need for protecting society from thoughtless individuals.

Little does he realize that if he remains belted and in control during a crash, the life he saves may be someone else’s. He appears unaware that his actions drive up insurance rates for everyone.

He probably also believes that it is his right to choose the speed that he drives, or the traffic lights that he observes, or the school buses for which he stops.

EMEL SMITH

Beverly Hills