Originally Posted by
chasm54
I have yet to hear a response to the question of head injuries to pedestrians. Given that the incidence of head injury to pedestrians per mile travelled is similar to that for cyclists (both groups get hit by cars) why, if it is common-sense to wear a helmet while cycling, aren't all you helmet-wearers wearing them while walking across the street?
I believe that the nanny state we live in will mandate head protection in many ways in my lifetime. Head injuries to the elderly from falls is a big problem, perhaps all people over the age of 75 should wear a helmet as well. What about cars...can't be too safe they say, and the idea of wearing a helmet in cars has been tossed around too.
What really surprises me is the lengths the anti-helmet crowd will go to to justify their position. No one needs to give me some huge statement on the merits of not wearing a helmet. It's almost like "I don't wear one...and this is why you shouldn't either". Wear one or don't wear one, just don't try and convince me it's a bad thing.