Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Grasping at straws and hoping for a jury of know nothing morons, like a few of the irrational obtuse posters on this thread.
Just trying to get discussion going:
Is not wearing a helmet deemed irresponsible by a majority of the public? A majority of cyclists?
If so, since it's obviously not irresponsible but not reasonably held as such, is public perception enough to warrant wearing a helmet? Do you want to be reported as "not wearing a helmet" in the case of a reported incident, either police or media report?
If it extends to legal arguments, is it worth having worn a helmet only to mitigate legal exposure? To look better in they media circus court of public opinion?