Recent comments in /f/Connecticut

frissonFry t1_jdoh133 wrote

The GoNetSpeed coverage ends at both ends of my street, but doesn't cover anything in the middle because of underground lines. In that short distance they could still offer 1Gbs to everyone on my street if they were allowed to tap into the underground copper but if I had to guess, they can't do that because of line ownership. It's all a bunch of bullshit.

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Smith-WessonPat t1_jdog1gx wrote

As a motorcycle rider, I think you are absolutely insane to not wear a helmet. However, as with most things, I don't see how this is the government's business!

As a side note, with the absolutely massive bugs and moths I have had to scrape off of my screen, how the hell do you non-helmet guys deal with it?

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Gooniefarm t1_jdocd1l wrote

Automated fines are just a money grab. They fine the owner of the car, not the actual driver who broke the law.

Helmets should be required. We have to wear seat belts, and helmets on pedal bikes, why not helmets on motorcycles? Not wearing a helmet on a bike should result in your health insurance denying any claims from a crash. If you refuse to wear a basic safety device proven to reduce injuries, you can pay your own hospital bills.

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OrneryVoice1 t1_jdobnts wrote

Not a fan of any electronic surveillance, and we already have far too much in this country. However, I do not have a problem with helmet laws as they are there for your own protection.

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[deleted] t1_jdo29dg wrote

Reply to comment by No_Half_8468 in MANDATORY HELMET LAW by stu8163

>I just want a stipulation that if you ride without a helmet and turn yourself into a vegetable after an accident that you waive your right to disability payment

That would be great, but I doubt it would be seriously taken up for reasons. I'm also not a fan of speed/red light cameras because the companies that make them generally do not like releasing the source code, which is problematic if you're defending yourself against a ticket.

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No_Half_8468 t1_jdo0g5j wrote

I just want a stipulation that if you ride without a helmet and turn yourself into a vegetable after an accident that you waive your right to disability payment. Cameras are tough. There’s the exit ramp from rt8 in Shelton at the top of Warner hill. Every morning two or three people run the red. I’ve seen so many accidents there. Things like a camera would definitely stop that but i don’t love a computer just spitting out tickets.

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