Please report to A&S for apocalyptic helmet debate.
I had a wreck in January that split my helmet in three. I am confident that without it I'd be much worse off. That is why you are incorrect.
Glad to hear that my $ isn't wasted, but that doesn't answer the original, all important question: Fred or not Fred?
(Not that I care all that much, I like it, but it's still fun to ask.)