Matt Blunt Favors Personal Freedom

Matt Blunt comments on a group that wants to repeal motorcycle helmet laws:

On Thursday, Blunt blasted Rahn's comment and defended the Freedom of the Road Riders, a group that pushes motorcyclists' interests at the Capitol.

"They deserve the same level of respect as every other citizen who takes valuable time to share their concerns with their government officials," Blunt said in a statement. "MODOT just got a tremendous amount of new money from the people of this state to build new roads. I encourage them to remain focused on this vitally important directive from the people and to avoid picking fights with law-abiding citizens who are paying their bills."

Blunt's spokeswoman said he supports repealing the helmet law for adult riders. Earlier this year, when asked about a proposal that would have stepped up law enforcement powers to ticket people for not wearing seat belts, Blunt said, "I've never been real keen on government-imposed safety."

Not only fiscally responsible, Matt Blunt believes in personal responsibility and the freedom to choose.