And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
When riding with your cat, be sure that he/she uses the seatbelt.
But what if you skid off the road, flip over, land in a ditch full of water, and your seatbelt jams ? This was the excuse I heard from a guy who refused to wear a seatbelt.
As kids, we were always belted in, as my neurosurgeon dad had seen many tragic examples of preventable head injuries. Once I had my drivers license, I stopped wearing a seatbelt, because teenage rebellion.
At about age 22, I discovered that I could corner harder with the seatbelt on, since I didn't need to keep myself from sliding off the vinyl seat if my lap belt was fastened.
So, in essence, I started wearing the seatbelt so I could drive more recklessly.
ReplyDeleteBut what if you skid off the road, flip over, land in a ditch full of water, and your seatbelt jams ?
This was the excuse I heard from a guy who refused to wear a seatbelt.
As kids, we were always belted in, as my neurosurgeon dad had seen many tragic examples of preventable head injuries.
Once I had my drivers license, I stopped wearing a seatbelt, because teenage rebellion.
At about age 22, I discovered that I could corner harder with the seatbelt on, since I didn't need to keep myself from sliding off the vinyl seat if my lap belt was fastened.
So, in essence, I started wearing the seatbelt so I could drive more recklessly.
I'm surprised I lasted this long...
"That's a Choker"
ReplyDeleteI quit wearing mine when the government mandated it. So far it's cost me one $75 ticket.
ReplyDeleteAnd the cat is all "You, the horse you rode in on, and the little dog following."
ReplyDeleteDidja meet teeth and claws when you unbuckled kitty?
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