Originally Posted by
350htrr
That is the problem, some of the people who don't wear a helmet justify it by saying it's useless, or even worse causes harm... I don't believe that's the only kind of information someone should make a decision with... Thus here I am saying my conclusion that a helmet is useful and if you value your head wearing one is better for it if said head bounces off the pavement... I agree doing all the other things that are involved in safe riding is good too, reducing the chance of needing a helmet is great, but...
I think that some people would earn more respect from those with opposing views if they showed some respect of those with a different personal opinion.
I grimace almost daily as I witness people riding in the city traffic or on busy roads, with no lights after dark, not adhering to traffic lanes, or wearing dark colours, riding against the traffic, and taking their chances riding through a red light at busy intersections.
I don't care what kind of helmet you choose to wear, but it's apparent that the saying "yopu can't fix stupid", is appropriate to those kind of riders.
Being safe isn't solely about wearing a helmet, and refusing to understand that some just don't like the feel of how it feels on their head, may seem a little overbearing when you consider all those that wear a helmet, yet still ride like morons when it comes to basic road safety.