Originally Posted by
hagen2456
Now, cyclists: Think of the many who have been brainwashed that helmets save 80% of those who would otherwise have died. Can you honestly say none of them would stop biking if suddenly, helmets were forbidden on the roads?
Things like "save 80%" claim seem false (and people should stop making those claims).
But helmets are "magic" indeed if promoting their use
discourages people from cycling (a common anti-helmet claim)
as well as encourages them to cycle!