Cliff wrote on December 25, 2008 10:38 AM: Falling is the number 1 cause of brain injuries, just go to the CDC website.
Of the 50 bikers that were killed, how many were from head injuries and how many were from massive body trauma? Any clue? I thought so. Nobody keeps track of how many die from head injuries or how many die from head injuries while wearing a helmet. A helmet is only good to 13 miles an hour. Above this threshold if your head comes to an abrupt stop you'll still have major brain damage although your face will look beautiful, good enough for a open casket. The number 1 cause of death in automobiles are head injuries, should you put on a helmet every time you get in a car? This legislator needs to be voted out!

NV Freedom wrote on December 23, 2008 11:11 PM: With many diverse interest groups competing for moral and ethical standards, it’s difficult for legislator to find compromises that could appease the dynamics of changing demographics and special interests.

That would suggest that government should be limited and simplistic, because appealing to the needs of one group might infringe on the rights and freedoms of another group.
If anyone looked at the Nevada constitution, he or she would find it very complex with many rules and regulations which are either outdated or not needed.

Perhaps, Nevada’s new democratic leadership can go through each NRS statute: reduce Nevada’s governmental structure and law into what is only really needed. Government only for the basic purpose of serving its people, and whatever is not absolutely needed to be regulated should be up to the free will of Nevada citizens.

NV Freedom wrote on December 23, 2008 10:41 PM: Terry Bennington writes, "All those falling off ladders and those hitting their heads make up the majority… and we can't upset the majority, now can we???"

I guess that's while gay men and women are still marginalized, becuase we don't want to upset the majority. Perhaps gay people should be rounded up and send to re-education camps as not to upset the majority of voters (maybe the same voters who banned smoking which is now hurting local taverns).

I once saw a man wearing a blue shirt which said, "I believe in gay marriage (in black letters) if they are both hot chicks (in red letters). I think the connotation of the shirt was clear.

I always wondered why republicans chose red as their color? Add a star to it and you end up with the flag of communist china. Meanwhile, the democratic party color is blue, which I find represents the freedom of the blue skies (a bird flying around free).

Freedom and self-determination are the halmarks of American democracy (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness). If a person chooses not to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle, then he or she knows the risks involved. It is not the role of government to legislate or control thats persons freedom as not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle only affects that individual. If anything government cannot control commonsense.

In reference to the gay issue, it's not the role of government to legislate tradition or a particular lifestyle. Public Law should have a distinct and efficient purpose without the need to place moral values which could possibly displace American individual freedoms. Education, awareness and culture are the best ways to suggest a pathway for moral behavior instead of GOV.

Terry Bennington wrote on December 23, 2008 04:01 PM: According to the CDC and Brain Injury Association of America: 1.4 million Americans will fall down and hit their heads, costing $60 BILLION this year alone - and 50,000 of them will DIE! Helmets for everyone! The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates 550,000 people will fall off ladders and 225,000 will hurt themselves with their lawnmower, this year. And you're worried about a mere 50 dead bikers? Get serious! Maybe it's that motorcyclists are a minority of the voters. All those falling off ladders and those hitting their heads make up the majority… and we can't upset the majority, now can we???

Joseph Stone wrote on December 22, 2008 08:58 PM: Instead of trying to create a name for herself by creating new laws, Ms. Breeden should first learn the laws of the state that she serves. We currently have laws that restrict this type of distraction while driving; failure to pay full attention, due care, etc.

Again a politician that knows little about the job she has been selected to do. Instead of spending tax payer money to create new laws, let us enforce the laws that are already on the books.

Pumpkin 3 wrote on December 22, 2008 08:48 PM:
The government should ban texting while driving. It's just like driving drunk. Someone texting while driving a motor vehicle could cause a serious road hazard and could possibly endanger the lives of innocent bystanders. Come on! We are talking about being distracted while driving at speeds of 70 MPH or higher. My kids are much more important to me than a person in another car texting.

jelly beans wrote on December 22, 2008 06:14 PM: i try not to be into politics, but it really sucks when u c another dumb politicition thinking that it is there god given duty to control the lives of americans. The road to hell is always paved with good intentions. I hope the people in her district vote this control freak out of office

Mama Beans wrote on December 22, 2008 05:04 PM: Shirley honey,

why don't you work on repealing all entitlement programs, then you won't need to worry about cell phone texting... or are you more concerned about your "voter base appreciation"?

grow a pair and do what's best for Nevada!

end all entitlement programs and balance the budget.

Ben Dover wrote on December 22, 2008 03:25 PM: I agree Phred! How about if we get little yellow signs that say "cell phone user on board" or maybe when we put those family decals in the back window we should include one of a cell phone....

aaron wrote on December 22, 2008 02:58 PM: Maybe we can call Nevada "California East". That has a nice ring to it too! Let's make sure and get R&R and LVCVA approval first.

Maybe they can launch a $500K market research initiative to make sure it will perform.

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