Monkeywrangler22
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I grew up before the era of helmets. I remember well, riding without one, and understand Key's enjoyment of the breeze. However, I have ridden with helmets since around 1995. I will not ride now without one, even on the trike. Why? One reason is I want to set a good example for my kids to wear their helmets always. Another reason is when I crashed last October on my Giro, as the side of my head smacked the hard packed ground on Stacy Ave, I clearly remember thinking "That should've hurt a lot more than it did!". My helmet broke. My head did not. Third, the helmet I have not only holds a helmet light on it, and more reflective tape, it also is a lovely Toxic YellowGreen color...all the better to see me with, my dear! Do we really need a law mandating helmets (including motorcycles)? That's a grey area, but keep in mind that all of us are in some way, paying for the support and care of those non-helmeted folks who are permanently TBI'd. (we pay via increased insurance costs, increased taxes for the medical support of the uninsured, etc). It ought to be a choice responsible adults can make, and I for one, choose to wear my helmet.
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