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gvstn

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33. 20 years ago, I could understand this debate.

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 11:13 PM

Jan 2016

But as someone upthread said, with mandatory bicycle helmets, mandatory airbags, seatbelt laws and I believe some require helmets for skateboarders and those razor scooters--it seems like a helmetless motorcycle rider shouldn't even be up for discussion.

Note: My brother has always owned a motorcycle and my mother hated it everyday of her life. So I am prejudiced against them in general. I actually think when you see a "scary" group of motorcycle riders it is a good thing because you are aware of them and can watch out for their safety and they are more disciplined than many solo drivers.

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Injuries soar after Michigan stops requiring motorcycle helmets [View all] n2doc Jan 2016 OP

What a surprise! elleng Jan 2016 #1

apparently it is more like - a load of excrement hfojvt Jan 2016 #76

On the plus side, TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2016 #2

My ER friends call them donorcycles. Nt GusBob Jan 2016 #14

Yep. deathrind Jan 2016 #55

Actually, per epidemiological studies Drahthaardogs Jan 2016 #23

Well, working in a small town hospital years ago TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2016 #25

They cost the taxpayers millions Drahthaardogs Jan 2016 #39

The tax payers have a say in how their tax money is spent GummyBearz Jan 2016 #74

I wouldn't ride one even with a helmet Kaleva Jan 2016 #3

Such shocking results. Control-Z Jan 2016 #4

It's all about the freedumb. SwankyXomb Jan 2016 #69

Yea freedom is so dumb GummyBearz Jan 2016 #75

All the years I rode a bike BarbaRosa Jan 2016 #5

Nothing against requiring helmet for bikes, but safeinOhio Jan 2016 #6

Actually seat belts and air bags nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #19

Head injuries are the leading cause of death in safeinOhio Jan 2016 #47

Yes, but we are still having much lower rates than we used to nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #48

Most likely because miles driven safeinOhio Jan 2016 #51

I know this is a matter of belief for you nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #63

May I borrow that BLM logo to add to my posts? (I'll remove it if it isn't OK.) nt tblue37 Jan 2016 #56

By all means, I borrowed it from somebody else nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #62

Thanks! nt tblue37 Jan 2016 #79

That drop among teens is incredible. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #50

There is no need for helmets in a car. The frame is the protection. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #67

It makes no sense that every state (I think) has seatbelt laws, cwydro Jan 2016 #7

It is crazy. Bikers feel like they look better without helmets I guess. nt Logical Jan 2016 #8

I know, right? Years ago, I arrived at a wreck scene seconds after it happened. cwydro Jan 2016 #9

Wow, bet that was terrible. nt Logical Jan 2016 #10

It was. I was about 18 or 19 years old. cwydro Jan 2016 #12

From the injuries you describe nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #21

Sorry you had to go through that. nt Logical Jan 2016 #37

It was educational. cwydro Jan 2016 #57

If they were smart they would not be on a motorcycle AngryAmish Jan 2016 #61

I agree it makes no sense hfojvt Jan 2016 #77

So, does anybody know why? dhol82 Jan 2016 #11

The reckless stupid idiots' lobby? Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #13

Well, there is a shortage of organ donors. LisaL Jan 2016 #15

SC and FL (I imagine there are others) don't require helmets. babylonsister Jan 2016 #17

They did fight for the right. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #43

As a Floridian I won't ride if it's too hot for the helmet FLPanhandle Jan 2016 #59

"A helmet obscures peripheral vision.A full helmet dampens sound" Myths.. EX500rider Jan 2016 #70

The legislature passed it and Snyder signed it - Also, freedom starroute Jan 2016 #20

I wonder TubbersUK Jan 2016 #32

Could it have anything to do with Staph Jan 2016 #22

I beileve that one of the arguments used to repeal the helmet law in Arkansas Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #28

The bikers lobbied hard for it, demanding it. Snyder signed the bill, Pathwalker Jan 2016 #34

I was a teenager when my state repealed the mandatory helmet law. Snobblevitch Jan 2016 #16

I think that if one wishes to ride bare headed TexasProgresive Jan 2016 #18

I'll support that dhol82 Jan 2016 #26

Also be required to sign an organ donor card LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2016 #30

But if someone fails to purchase the extra insurance, JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #58

When some dufus turns in front of my bike while texting and I AM I wearing a helmet... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2016 #60

Agreed. I've had motorists look me right in the eye... meaculpa2011 Jan 2016 #65

Such shocking results. Control-Z Jan 2016 #24

Who could have predicted that? (nt) stone space Jan 2016 #27

My partner recently came off his bike and slid into a dry-stone wall TubbersUK Jan 2016 #29

Libertarian paradise CanonRay Jan 2016 #31

20 years ago, I could understand this debate. gvstn Jan 2016 #33

in other news - water is wet. littlewolf Jan 2016 #35

sad handmade34 Jan 2016 #36

Hell, it's the only law bikers have to follow. MindPilot Jan 2016 #38

No shit, Sherlock. I knew that would happen, just another Rick "The Dictator" Snydar clusterfuck. catbyte Jan 2016 #40

My Friend Was A Nurse In A Head Injure Unit Yallow Jan 2016 #41

Free dumb to have scrambled brains Person 2713 Jan 2016 #42

File under "DUHHHH"... n/t Ghost in the Machine Jan 2016 #44

the asphalt always wins.... spanone Jan 2016 #45

Yea but all those bad ass Harley riders have their freedom doc03 Jan 2016 #46

Is anyone surprised by this? Anyone? Bueller? Odin2005 Jan 2016 #49

Hence why Michigan willfully elects a criminal like Snyder ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2016 #52

Fuck em... TipTok Jan 2016 #53

"I don't want the gubmint tellin' me I gotta wear a seat belt!" Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2016 #54

Why are motorcycles even allowed? dumbcat Jan 2016 #64

Why is skydiving "allowed"? Rock climbing? Cave diving? Car racing? etc.. EX500rider Jan 2016 #71

But, people die doing those things dumbcat Jan 2016 #72

Well damn, it's such nice weather i am going for a ride!! : ) EX500rider Jan 2016 #73

But, but . . . we need our freedoms. Vinca Jan 2016 #66

I'm...shocked Hong Kong Cavalier Jan 2016 #68

My buddy died this summer on his bike sorefeet Jan 2016 #78