Originally Posted by
rando
What I've seen most of is NOT anti-helmet people but people pointing out the bad arguments, faulty logic and magical thinking of helmet wearers who try to paint you as crazy if you don't wear the plastic head shield.THAT's what I've seen in this thread, not people ranting against wearing helmets. and people trying to get the message across that Biking is not an incredibly dangerous activity that requires the use of a helmet anyway. Safety nannies like yourself never seem to understand this.
My only comment about a helmet was that I can't imagine a reason to not wear one, with the level of comfort they currently have. I have shared the reasoning. Not to be crass, nor un-caring, but I have never, nor will I ever be in favor of any sort of regulation on adults on this issue. One of the rights we have as adults is to make decisions. I personally don't see a good reason not to wear one. I can quote you a bunch of people here going on about rotational injuries, them making you ride more agressively, etc, but I have simply stated if I am to hit pavement, I think it makes sense to put a layer of something between myself and the pavement, perferrably something that will absorb impact.
As to what anyone else does, whatever. I wouldn't begrudge someone doing any activity the way they want, regardless of danger. It's each persons life, and choice, but I surely wouldn't come to a forum and argue how safe cliff diving is, and how people suggesting I check the water depth below are idiots.
Joe