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Old 06-06-14, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Huffamoose
Thanks for the Advice. I think I will keep wearing a helmet. Its like car Insurance, I have not had an accident or a claim for 15 years but when it happens I will be happy I was prepared. Once I start to ride I forget I have it on so I see no reason to not wear it. I disagree that drivers give more room or treat helmetless riders better. I think some may be seeing this through rose colored glasses. We all make our own choices. If one chooses to not have insurance, Smoke and never wear a helmet so be it. I wonder if they tell there kids they don't have to were a helmet because daddy finds it inconvenient.
My kid is over 17 and therefore not required to wear a helmet on the streets. It is his choice although I advise him to wear one.

I teach him to make rational decisions based on knowledge and observation, and tell him to be wary of the emotional judgments that so many people substitute for that.
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