Seatbelts and Helmets....

For a bit of irony:

http://www.snopes.com/autos/accident/seatbelt.asp

Instead of regurtitating other's ideas, this one pretty much sums up what I feel:

http://www.reason.com/news/show/32805.html

For a nice summary of why this is such a viceral issue:

http://www.reason.com/news/show/33169.html

In your riddle, Mommy dearest would make sure Daddy stays in line. But here is a reason why you should not equate seatbelt laws to helmet laws: if you are NOT wearing a seatbelt, your ability to control your vehicle could be significantly compromised, putting other drivers and people in your path at risk. Now there is a compelling reason for the State to make you wear your seatbelt. Lastly, as a father, how could you not make sure you do everyting to not only keep your kids safe, but also to keep yourself alive and functioning? But again, those are my values. Your mileage may vary.

P.S. The riddle part....http://forums.newsleader.com