Once in a while a politician gets quoted on one subject (like life jackets), but then reveals his true colors on something else (like helmet laws). This time it's State Representative Huffman from the Dalles OR, remarking on a bill he's sponsoring.
Huffman's bill would mandate life jackets for everyone traversing Class 3 rapids. No word on the penalty. But keep in mind that commercial rafting companies already face fines if their customers are caught without them. Huffman's law goes further, targeting the people who are holding onto the oars.
According to an article in the
Bend Bulletin, "Huffman said that just as with motorcycle helmets and seat belts, he thinks the infringement on individual rights represented by mandatory life jackets is outweighed by the benefit to society."
If you ask me, helmet laws are fine, as long as you consider people to be livestock ... and yourself to be a rancher. But some of us just happen to be grownups. And as responsible adults, we can make up our own minds.
Huffman's bill would mandate life jackets for everyone traversing Class 3 rapids. No word on the penalty. But keep in mind that commercial rafting companies already face fines if their customers are caught without them. Huffman's law goes further, targeting the people who are holding onto the oars.
According to an article in the Bend Bulletin, "Huffman said that just as with motorcycle helmets and seat belts, he thinks the infringement on individual rights represented by mandatory life jackets is outweighed by the benefit to society." 
If you ask me, helmet laws are fine, as long as you consider people to be livestock ... and yourself to be a rancher. But some of us just happen to be grownups. And as responsible adults, we can make up our own minds.
Hi Sturdi,
ReplyDeleteAt least he's made it very clear for rider's who live in House District 59, just where he stands and how we need to vote at his next election. State Representative Huffman is no friend of mine. We who live in H59, need to tell him where we stand and that all who ride are not part of his herd, we don't smell like sheep, we vote!
Ride On, Slim of Jefferson County, Oregon
"Let Those Who Ride Decide"
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