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klownacide Sophomore Author San Diego Posts:187 Points:195,635 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2012 2:54:08 AM Ignore klownacide Report Abuse Personally, I believe that wearing a seat belt should be up to you. If you're in an accident that traps you inside your burning car and you can't get out of your seat belt... That could be a problem.

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Message Posted: Jan 21, 2012 2:54:08 AM

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Personally, I believe that wearing a seat belt should be up to you. If you're in an accident that traps you inside your burning car and you can't get out of your seat belt... That could be a problem.

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kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 6:51:05 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse I wear them
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,744 Points:3,618,600 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 6:42:51 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I don't call it enjoyment as much as I would call it feeling secure.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,452 Points:717,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 3:01:02 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse It's not a question of "like" or not, but whether I want better chances of surviving a crash or not. Besides, it's the law in the state.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,106 Points:1,870,850 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 2:05:47 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse it became a force of habit... don't feel good or bad either way
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,410 Points:695,260 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2012 2:03:08 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I guess if one equates feeling safer with seat belts with enjoyment then I do enjoy wearing a seat belt.
rkain Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:8,451 Points:1,738,215 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 10:02:02 PM Ignore rkain Report Abuse yes
Moe86 Champion Author Ontario Posts:12,500 Points:1,320,725 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 3:11:36 PM Ignore Moe86 Report Abuse Yes.
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,368 Points:1,972,095 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 2:32:19 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,760 Points:567,820 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 8:21:46 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse I feel more relaxed behind the wheel after I've buckled up.
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,890 Points:465,295 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 7:01:50 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Feels strange not wearing driver restraints.
10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 6:43:22 AM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse Yes.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:9,515 Points:589,915 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 6:41:27 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse not a problem....
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:15,171 Points:1,900,615 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 6:39:43 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Agree. I just do it too.
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 6:12:10 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse I don't even think about it; just do it.
tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,163 Points:2,842,920 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 5:59:08 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse I'm used to it so I don't even know I have it on anymore
BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,299 Points:1,451,085 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 5:45:14 AM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse I'm into bondage so yeah, I enjoy it.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,461 Points:641,595 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 5:35:51 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse One of the high points in my day is putting on my seat belt.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,081,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:35:40 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse They're okay but hardly a source of pleasure.
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,609 Points:3,442,700 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:19:42 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Not really anything I even think about!
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,789 Points:3,294,625 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:01:30 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse yes
sandy40 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:12,461 Points:2,469,040 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:01:07 AM Ignore sandy40 Report Abuse Yes.
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,021 Points:633,020 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:00:34 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse no
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,439 Points:3,331,910 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 3:52:05 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse I like being alive yes...
lled Champion Author Connecticut Posts:13,328 Points:2,625,905 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 3:45:15 AM Ignore lled Report Abuse no
rkain Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:8,451 Points:1,738,215 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 10:38:01 PM Ignore rkain Report Abuse yes
BuickMN Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:10 Points:60,560 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 10:08:52 PM Ignore BuickMN Report Abuse 95% of the time my seat-belt is on!
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:3,147 Points:485,580 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 10:00:26 PM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse I wear them but I don't enjoy them.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,843 Points:1,355,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 9:35:26 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Enjoy it?? No I don't -- but I use the belts properly non-the-less
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,851 Points:2,169,375 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 7:38:27 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse I feel like I'm not ready to drive until I'm buckled up. I will buckle up when moving the car a few feet.
mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,718 Points:550,510 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 5:30:42 PM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse I used to enjoy wearing them. Now it's just routine.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 5:17:20 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I woildn't drive without wearing one.
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,280 Points:446,125 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 4:47:11 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Not really, but it's a necessary evil
Moe86 Champion Author Ontario Posts:12,500 Points:1,320,725 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 4:30:34 PM Ignore Moe86 Report Abuse Yes.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:861 Points:809,400 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 2:45:42 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse Yup, because I love to live.
prius22 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,364 Points:416,010 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:39:50 PM Ignore prius22 Report Abuse Yes and it beats taking a chance of going through the windshield in a wreck and hitting who knows what. Clipping a pocket knife to your visor or somewhere secure within reach to cut your way out if your worried about being trapped could be one solution.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,760 Points:567,820 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 8:20:44 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse I honestly feel safer with a seat belt on.
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,544 Points:731,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:07:31 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse enjoy it no, do I wear it yes.
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:738 Points:328,265 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:00:46 AM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse i dont give it a second thought
jeepfan05 Champion Author Scranton Posts:5,040 Points:1,666,570 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 6:39:16 AM Ignore jeepfan05 Report Abuse Yes, I feel much more safe than without one.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,928 Points:2,923,310 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:41:28 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse No, but I really can't argue the point since one saved my life and serious injury last November 1st when my car was totalled from behind by a dump truck.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,452 Points:717,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:19:09 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse I've been using seatbelts for so long that I don't even think about it. It's automatic when I get in my car or any car.
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,021 Points:633,020 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:18:37 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse no
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,949 Points:2,081,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:05:07 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Don't 'enjoy' it but do because of the safety.
Tuffy3360 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,965 Points:470,885 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:52:35 AM Ignore Tuffy3360 Report Abuse yes
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:9,515 Points:589,915 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 4:52:21 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Not a problem......it is the law in Canada to wear them.....
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,693 Points:2,407,905 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 9:59:47 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse They're alright, I guess
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,280 Points:446,125 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 2:38:35 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Not really, but it's a necessary evil, like dental visits
franz1313 Veteran Author Providence Posts:299 Points:193,405 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 2:33:30 PM Ignore franz1313 Report Abuse I have been putting one on so long I dont even think about it. As long as the seatbelt is adjustable and I can find a comfortable position I dont care and prefer to wear one.
steffy628 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,906 Points:477,750 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 7:40:16 AM Ignore steffy628 Report Abuse Doesn't bother me either way
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,890 Points:465,295 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 6:59:56 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Yes.