For years South Carolina law enforcement professionals have supported a primary enforcement seatbelt law. However, the General Assembly has failed to pass such legislation. What impact does this issue have on our state, you, and your family and friends? Please provide your opinion, along with research data and information form current events to your position.

40,000 people die each year in car accidents. Safety belts can prevent death in about half of these accidents. Even though people know you can increase your safety by following commonsense rules, they still ignore the law. Edward J. Claghorn created the first seat belt in 1849. It is 2005, and we are still condoning the nonuse of seat belts when it saves more lives than it takes. We, in South Carolina, have enjoyed another year of families, friends, recreation, and all other things that make God's gifts such a wonderful blessing, but unfortunately other people...