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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter
I know the ABATE arguments....very well. I understand, we are all endowed with free will.
I will not begrudge you for your choice, brother pr_capone; but, please, don't begrudge me for mine....
FWIW, I salute/greet all bikers...not just the helmeted ones I meet on the road.
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To each his own brother... I would never hold your opinions on this issue against you.
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Originally Posted by Lzen
Not sure how one comes to the conclusion that having a helmet would make you a vegetable. I would think a helmet would keep you from being a veg. Or did I misinterpret pr_capone's post?
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No, you read it right.
I don't want to live a life where my body is mangled beyond repair but my head is fine so I live the rest of my 50 years or so in either extreme constant pain or worse... unable to care for myself. I simply won't put my wife through that.
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Originally Posted by Radar Chief
I think you read it right, that’s kind of an old justification for not wearing a helmet that I’ve been hearing since I was a kid hanging out with my parents and their “biker” friends back in the ‘70’s.
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Basically yeah... read above
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Originally Posted by THISBobDole
In many cases, the helmet is the cause of a broken neck. How the hell would something on top of your head keep your spine from snapping from the impact?
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THIS
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Originally Posted by bogey
Unfortunately, life for bikers has changed. Motorists have way to many distractions these days. JMO, we can either accept that, or turn in to hamburger meat.
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Acceptance of that fact ≠ wearing a helmet though. Being aware of your surroundings and keeping your bike in good condition will do more for an experienced rider than the false sense of security that a helmet provides.
I'm not knocking helmets or those who wear them... its simply a choice.