bennybmn
Should be Riding
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 12689
Loc: Long Island, NY
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Good point! What's worse, someone talking on the phone? Or someone distracted cause their phone doesn't work and they keep trying to connect?
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Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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melvin
Adjunct
Reged: 06/21/05
Posts: 534
Loc: gibraltar
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helmet laws suck
we have them in europe yuk
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oldroadie
Check Pants
Reged: 05/05/07
Posts: 5976
Loc: Alabama USA
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It's a basic concept. Brain trauma is about $10K for every 20 minutes in the ER and the cagers don't like paying the bill. My solution is simple, just ink DNR on your chest, then ride sans helmet. Personally, my brother was med evac pillot til he burned out and he saw way too many brains on the road from the donor-cycle gang. I hate it but I've always worn a helmet for the past thirty-five years; haven't had to test it yet to see if it really works.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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The_Dog33
Fe Butt
Reged: 02/01/07
Posts: 17007
Loc: NE PA USA
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I personally don't wear a helmet but to me it isn't really weather you do or don't but the idea you have the right to choose.
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Dill
Learned Hand
Reged: 03/08/06
Posts: 1540
Loc: northwood nh
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Personally I wear one now. It was part of the pact I made with myself while bouncing off that tree at 60 with no helmet. I lived and now I wear the gear.
But I completely agree with the above statement ( what is going on this is the 4th time this weekend I have done this)
I like that people can make their own choice.
I happen to a be a native of the "live free or die state"
Live Free and Ride.
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whitzoo
Adjunct
Reged: 06/13/05
Posts: 146
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
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One comment about seatbelt laws-they are not only about the safety of the individual who makes the choice not to wear one-there are many serious injuries and deaths caused by an unbelted person flying around the inside of the vehicle and slamming into another person. For that reason, they make more sense than helmet laws
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Keep your powder dry
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sm2003
Adjunct
Reged: 03/31/07
Posts: 144
Loc: Tasmania Australia
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How much more likely are you to die with no helmet?? Quite a lot id say, so what about the poor ****** in the car that kills you and then has to live with it. Put your helmet on and minimise the risk. 
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Phil C
If you dont believe there's a price for this sweet paradise
Remind me to show you the scars...
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BritOnAmerica
Complete Newb
Reged: 10/02/05
Posts: 14
Loc: Omaha, NE, USA
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As a Paramedic in a 911 system and an ardent biker. Here's my 2 cents.
I've seen the results of both sides of the helmet and seat belt debates first hand. As for seat belts; the vast majority of the fatalities in car wrecks that I have been on were not wearing belts. So annecdotaly I would say thay are a good idea.
As for helmets; I have seen enough brains to convince me that I will allways wear one. Just remember that even a slow speed knock the the old nogginn can leave you wearing a diaper and drooling on yourself for years to come.
But with all that said. I still believe it should always be a personal choice and the Gov should stay the !@#$ out of my choice. 
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If it ain't broke...You ain't hitting it hard enough!!
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redbike7
3/4 Throttle
Reged: 07/24/06
Posts: 948
Loc: Cedar Park, Texas
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Texas requires a helmet UNLESS you have a certain amount of insurance. The problem is you might be pulled over to check and see if you have the insurance.
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Redbike7
2006 America
No amount of skill can overcome gross stupidity. Ask me how I know...never mind, I forgot...
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Bucky
Loquacious
Reged: 05/21/06
Posts: 3971
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Of the two unscheduled get offs I've had over the past 30 years, the helmets always took an ample scuff.
What little hair I have left...
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