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In article <MPG.f5f6d8043c72e589896b2@news.ea.com>, dstone@ea.removethis.com (Darren Stone) says:
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>Bill Wilson (us733@victoria.tc.ca) says...
>> 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.
>
>I wonder how many parents realize that ANSI and Snell approval of bike 
>helmets don't actually require a helmet to afford protection in a crash.  
>Sure, having a weak helmet is probably better than none at all, but 
>remember: if your child does much more than simply fall from his/her bike 
>while standing still, you've taken the helmet beyond what it's required 
>to stand up to.  (Why do you think we're able to buy such amazingly 
>lightweight and well-ventilated helmets?!)  EDUCATE cyclists and 
>motorists; don't just force cyclists to wrap their heads in some 
>SYROFOAM.

I'll say do both, educate and buckle up the helmet. 

Man I can't believe this debate is starting again. Avery just what 
is your point? You hate helmet law, some people do some people don't 
end of the story. You should be a politician. It just seems pretty 
pointless arguing endlessly in this newsgroup.

So how's everyone's ride on this beautiful day in BC? ;-)

Rod


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