Originally Posted by Six-Shooter

It's perfectly sensible, and it's not designed to argue for helmet use, but rather to argue against the idea that you shouldn't wear a helmet while bicycling just because you don't do so in all other potentially dangerous activities.

Is it consistent or logical to protect yourself--or at least attempt to do so--part of the time but not all of the time? Probably not. Is it foolish or undesirable to do so? Probably not. Is it wiser or more preferable to take some safety precautions or none?