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Old 07-29-13, 07:50 PM
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FBinNY 
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I don't speak for anyone but myself. While I have no arguments against wearing a helmet, I don't feel that the risks warrant wearing them. That's a personal decision, as far as I'm concerned, people are absolutely free to wear helmets if they wish. All I want is the same courtesy.

Unfortunately helmet advocates feel free to proselytize, cajole, annoy and pester in their efforts to get non-wearers to see the light. Some even would go so far as to suggest making helmets mandatory though law.

So regardless of who has the old, weak or tired arguments, only one side is trying to impose their view on the other. When folks don't buy into their arguments helmet advocates characterize them as ignorant oafs, who lack the brains to make the "smart" decision. Short and sweet, "if you don't agree with me, it's because your too dumb".

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