🚀 go-pugleaf

On Tue, 24 Feb 1998 gwright@interlynx.net wrote:

> Any adult too stupid to wear a helmet while biking should not be forced
> to wear one by law.

Couldn't agree with you more, George! It says it all.

> However, don't force the rest of us to pay for
> their medical coverage when they injure their heads in bike accidents!!!
>
Wait, this doesn't follow. Did you mean to say "too stupid to *not* wear
a helmet? 
And what about injuries that could be prevented by wearing jock straps,
face shields, mouthguards, shoulder pads  and a respirator? 
 
> Please note that I am somewhat biassed towards this subject because both
> of my children are alive and healthy today thanks to their helmets
> protecting them during serious head-first crashes during MTB
> races/training.
> 
I wouldn't rely on a cycling helmet to provide protection in a 
"serious" crash, that's not what they are designed or tested for.
After the first "serious" crash, did you revisit your child's
participation in the activity? What if the second "serious" crash
had resulted in a spinal injury?

> Finally, I feel that if you question the merits of helmets, you
> obviously don't need one.

Good point, some of us don't have the blind faith.