Originally Posted by
rydabent
It remains that there are "studies" generally undertaken by someone or a group that are out to prove what they "know" is right. Then there are people that report real world accidents where a helmet mitigated or helped prevent injury. Simply put there is theory and then there is reality. I find it amazing how many here argue against reality.
I've read all the posts in this thread. As far as I can tell, nobody is forcing you to act against your reality. If you believe you need to wear a helmet, I don't think anyone is against that. By the same token, each person has the right to act according to his/her own experience (or "reality"). If that means someone decides to not wear a helmet while riding, it should be up to him/her, too.