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Old 01-17-17, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
I put willing in quotes because I thought that if I said compelled, or forced that it would start a semantics war.

But it's always a choice, either comply with some kind of demand, or pass and either do without or accept the consequences. If people want to do something, and are unwilling to accept the consequences of not complying with a rule, then yes, they are "willing", but it doesn't mean they're happy about it.
I would suggest that f there was no mandatory helmet law and people still wore helmets then they are willing.
But I understand your point too.
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