LET'S BE HONEST: PROPOSED SEAT-BELT LAW IS TO GET MORE FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY FUNDING

Another lame proposal before this year's General Assembly is one that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists for not wearing a seat belt. Currently, motorists can only be ticketed for seat-belt violations if they are stopped for other reasons.

Proponents say the main concern is safety. Baloney. The main concern is $2 million in additional highway safety funds promised by the federal government if the state passes such a law.

Missourians at least are entitled to a little honesty in this case.