The American Motorcycle Association is participating in a case before the Florida Supreme Court arguing the validity of "pre- Release waivers" Parents sign for their Children to participate in various activities. These would be the same type of waivers you would sign for example, prior to riding in a "poker Run" or" Toy Run."
The Courts decision in this case will dictate what events you may allow your child to participate in, including but not limited to, riding with you in a "Roy Run".
One Justice summed up her feelings as:
Justice Barbara Pariente didn't hide her disdain for the potentially dangerous mix of children and motor sports. But she said it's the Legislature's job to decide.
"I don't like these releases one bit. I've got to tell you. I have a visceral negative reaction to them," she said. "This is the competing policy we're dealing with. The parents' right to raise their children and the state's right to protect them."
It is not known when the court will rule.
It would probably be a stretch to believe that the Florida Courts and the Florida legislature could be in collusion due to their mandate of separateness. However it would appear coincidental that such a case would come before the court after a bill failed to pass the legislature last session dictating the age at which you could ride your child on your bike.Read the story on the Tallahassee Democrat here.
http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008806120323
Does anyone know where the dividing line is between parents rights and states rights? rcAdd to Technorati Favorites
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