Originally Posted by
Brian Ratliff
Don't you want to decrease head injuries?" Well, yes, but I am interested, for this discussion at least, on decreasing head injuries for cyclists, you know, specifically. We can discuss stair helmets some other time if you'd like.
Stop changing the subject!
Also I notice that none of the individualists have taken up my idea for a pledge to pay cash for any head injury while cycling helmetless. Nobody gonna put money where their mouth is? I wear a helmet when I ride, that I voluntarily paid for; my money is where my mouth is. What would someone have to pay you to take up this pledge? For Mr. Lester, it was $350/mo. Anyone else care to offer an opinion? Or are we all admitting that you all simply like being free-loaders for the sake of convenience and hairstyle? I mean, it's simple. You claim your choice doesn't affect me. I want you to live up to that claim by not using your insurance, paying cash out of pocket, if you crash while helmetless and need medical care for a head injury.
Or do you all keep changing the subject because you don't like seeing yourself as being hypocritical...
I kinda figured you wanted to promote cycling helmets for the betterment of society. There are other activities for which helmet use could reduce TBI hospital visits at a much greater rate, thus making the world an even better place.
Think of the children.
If you want me to sign a waiver I better get something out of it. I'm not going to sign away anything for nothing no matter how unlikely it is that the situation will ever occur.
I've worn a helmet in every bike race and most charity rides I've ridden in (there was one in the '70s that didn't require helmets.)
I own one and wear it often but still feel that asking people to give up healthcare insurance because they don't meet my preferred PPE levels is ridiculous.
How would you feel if it was required by law that everyone wear full face DOT-approved helmets for bicycling? It's only a little step up in the PPE spectrum, afterall. Think of how much MORE harm could be prevented.
Could've saved Charles Christensen's life during that bicycle race at PIR.