Originally Posted by
Leo H.
I fail to see how you fail to see that your posts are not advocating NOT wearing a helmet. You're not the only one and the fact that there are whole threads (helmets cramp my style), shows me you're not alone.
What any/most of the comments that I've read on this and numerous forums and blogs and whole websites actually, all have in common is, that the unspoken thought behind helmet bashers (how's that for a handle instead of spinach haters?)is that people are whining about someone else telling them what to do and then the helmet bashers go to great lengths to then 'prove' that helmets 'cause' injuries. You're actually using the same techniques as the helmet supporters, whom are decried long and loud.
I use the term spinach hater, because the image that comes to my mind when I read anti helmet posters, by and large are youngsters turning up their lips at something because they don't like the taste.
I've been riding a bike regularly for over 40 years and only wear a helmet when some event requires it. I never considered cycling dangerous enough to warrant wearing one and still don't. If you think it is that dangerous and wish to wear a helmet, that's cool with me. I also like spinach...even have some on the tuna salad sammich I brought for lunch.
Your perception is about as accurate as my perception of 'bent riders being old bearded fat dudes who can't stay awake long enough realize their dreams of being the next unabomber.
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Last edited by chipcom; 04-14-10 at 01:42 PM.
Reason: removed apostrophe