Los Angeles County sheriff won't enforce mask mandate 'not backed by science'
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I see your point but in the case of seatbelts there are decades of data proving seatbelts reduce mortality and morbidity.
But that is exactly his point. It doesn't matter in the slightest if seat belts reduce mortality, forcing you to wear them is unconstitutional. Likewise, even if the science backed up masks, the government still cannot force you to wear them.
I understand. however, only applies while your vehicle is in motion, on public roads, where your body is a projectile; same rational as other safety regulations like working head, tail and turn signals.
The point is that if a seat belt law which saves lives is unconstitutional, then a mask mandate which is based on lies and fake science is definitely unconstitutional.
Furthermore, if you actually look at the data, you'll see that the vehicle death rates were already falling prior to the seat belt laws being made. The politicians cleverly used to their advantage when writing those laws. The confirmation bias makes them look like heros for stripping us of our individual liberties. Also, there is no way of accounting for the number of deaths caused by the false sense of security drivers have when wearing seat belts.
Charles Murray discusses this topic in the book "What it Means to be a Libertarian." It's a great read even if you consider yourself a conservative.
I was a driver before seatbelt laws so I know what you mean. don’t recall it being politically popular. I was a paramedic and we were not in favor, thought it would slow down response time.
They do help reduce severe head and neck injuries though.