[Sly Fox]

From the fishwrap ....

Family driving their message home with PSA

By Carrie Sidener
Published: April 17, 2008

Jeremy Austin was not wearing a seat belt last year when he flipped his car on U.S. 460.

His sister, Melissa Hudson, was.

Austin died. Hudson lived.

That’s why Hudson and her mother have teamed up with local law enforcement to produce a public service announcement to remind people of the importance of wearing a seat belt.

“I don’t want another family to go through what I went through,” said Theresa Baker of Lynchburg, mother of Austin and Hudson. “I’m angry that he’s not here because he made a stupid mistake. That day I had a miracle. One walked away and one didn’t. I hope they’ll realize that they need to buckle up.”

On a patch of grass on the Liberty University campus overlooking U.S. 460, near the spot where Austin crashed, law enforcement officers from the Virginia State Police, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, Liberty University Police Department, Bedford City Police Department, Danville Police Department, Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office, Lynchburg Police Department, Roanoke Police Department and the Vinton Police Department came together to create the public service announcement.

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[ATrain]

I definitely credit my wearing a seat belt the night I flipped my car as to why I walked away without even a bruise or a scratch on me...that and God's grace (plus God giving me sense enough to put on the seat belt as well).

[LUconn]

I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

[RagingTireFire]

I'd like to start wearing it again though.

Me, too. I'm just waiting for my seatbelt-wearing permit to go through. They said it might take 4-6 weeks but I filled out the application online at http://www.justreachupandgrabityaretard.com so I'm hoping it goes a little faster.

[Knucklehead]

Very nice!

I Always wear mine and always have since my sister was saved by wearing hers years ago.

[LUconn]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote,

"I'd like to start wearing it again though."

doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement,

"I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

[flamesbball84]

there's simply no excuse to not wear it. i can understand not wearing it on campus since you are driving very short distances for the most part, but if you dont wear it off campus you are just asking to be killed or seriously hurt in an accident.

[adam42381]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote,

"I'd like to start wearing it again though."

doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement,

"I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

When correcting someone's use of the English language, it is best to use the correct spelling of the word "habbit" which is H-A-B-I-T. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=habit

[Sly Fox]

What I can't believe is that Lil LUconn would let daddy get out of the driveway without one on. My kids are ruthless and practically go into hysterics if I am not buckled in ... so we can be safe.

[LUconn]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote,

"I'd like to start wearing it again though."

doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement,

"I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

When correcting someone's use of the English language, it is best to use the correct spelling of the word "habbit" which is H-A-B-I-T. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=habit

A discussion about linguistics has nothing to do with spelling. I spell a lot of things wrong but my thoughts come across clearly. Come on, who else wants to go?

[jcmanson]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote,

"I'd like to start wearing it again though."

doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement,

"I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

When correcting someone's use of the English language, it is best to use the correct spelling of the word "habbit" which is H-A-B-I-T. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=habit

I thought he was referring to a Hobbit

[RagingTireFire]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote,

"I'd like to start wearing it again though."

doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement,

"I don't wear my seatbelt. I got out of the habbit in college when you just drive from the circle to dinner and then back every day. I'd like to start wearing it again though.

not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

Dude. Joke.

[LUconn]

you. me. The flagpole behind DeMoss. 5:30pm.

[RagingTireFire]

You bring the nunchucks, I'll bring the throwing stars.

[adam42381]

in the English language, often times there are clues or key words that point to assumptions you can make. But the entire statement has to be read so you don't take it out of context. For example the quote, doesn't really give you any indication as to why it's not being worn. In fact, you wouldn't even know it's about a seatbelt. But when you include the rest of the statement, not only do you find out that it's a seatbelt being referenced here, but you can also come to the conclusion that it's not being worn because I'm not in the habbit, not because I don't have authorization to. The key phrase to focus on is "I got out of the habbit".

When correcting someone's use of the English language, it is best to use the correct spelling of the word "habbit" which is H-A-B-I-T. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=habit

A discussion about linguistics has nothing to do with spelling. I spell a lot of things wrong but my thoughts come across clearly. Come on, who else wants to go?

Yet you spelled linguistics correctly.

[blwall1416]

You bring the nunchucks, I'll bring the throwing stars.

You guys should look something like this....

[LUconn]

double letters are a hard concept. Like normally they indicate a hard previous voul sound . Like Hobbit. If it were Hobit, you'd pronounce the O as you would in hobo. So why is Habit not pronounuced Hay-bit. It should be habbit. Whoever made the rules for English was stupid.

[RagingTireFire]

a hard previous voul sound

I assume you're going for irony. I like it.

[adam42381]

a hard previous voul sound

I assume you're going for irony. I like it.

[LUconn]

you know I typed that and told myself I'd go back and fix it after I finished my thought but, here we are.

[Sly Fox]

I certainly didn't start this thread with this in mind. But it has gone wonderfully

[adam42381]

I certainly didn't start this thread with this in mind. But it has gone wonderfully

Sorry, I guess we should have shown some respect. I had forgotten what the topic was about originally. It's definitely a wise decision to always wear a seatbelt. I'm sure Medic could give some horrific examples of what can happen when you don't wear one. I've always worn one in the front/driver's seat but never in the back. That's probably not smart either. I should really wear one all the time.