Breezy Rider

@Amir: Since I don't ride a motorcycle and haven't kept up with the law, I don't know what the current law is in this state, but it's possible there is no helmet law. I know there was and is opposition to it. And do people put their loved ones in the back of a truck --absolutely. There were a number of tragic accidents where people in the back of a pickup were shot all over the highway in a collision; and that was partially what motived the law against passengers in the back of a truck --or at least minor passengers.

There are a lot of laws that are necessary solely because of stupidity. There shouldn't have to be a law that you don't put passengers in the back of a pickup truck, especially children. Unfortunately, many people seem unable to make judgments about appropriate and reasonable risks. They don't think they are going to get in an "accident," so they don't think there is any risk in having someone ride in the pickup bed.