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Dilemma 4

Dilemma 4

Q Watch: Ethical dilemma number four: Motorcycle Helmets Discuss: Should the government enforce safety on actions that only affects the individual who chooses that action? All written material will be judged not only on content but style. Typos, grammatical and spelling errors, and dishonesty (plagiarism) will all count against the final grade assigned. To successfully participate in a discussion forum, students will need to post a minimum of three relevant postings to the discussion, over at least three different days of the week. To be considered relevant, the posting must move the discussion forward with new information, opinion or direction. Posting only “I agree” or “I disagree” is not considered relevant, and will not be considered a relevant post. It is of course permissible to agree or disagree with a fellow classmate – as long as defensible reasons for the new position are provided. No personal attacks or disruptive behavior will be tolerated in the discussion. I believe the discussion boards are very important - hence I count them as a large part of your final grade. You will find I am generous with extra credit for bar-raising participation. Participate at least three different times a week, raise the bar each time, reference the sources for your opinions and you will do well. Keep the conversation flowing!

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Bike helmets and seatbelts should be worn at all times while on public roads. Mil teaches that respecting the rights of all makes all humans better off in the long run. Libertarians believe that the government should not force people to wear seatbelts and bike helmets (Harvard Justice, 2017). The government should not enforce safety if the action only affects the individual who chooses that action. I, however, believe that the government should force individuals to wear seatbelts and motorcycle helmets in all situations where other drivers are sharing the road with them because it will decrease the amount of peril when an accident occurs.