People refuse to understand, then realize they don't understand, then claim that no one else makes sense ... because if everyone else was making sense, those people would understand.

No one is saying that is certain cases helmets cannot prevent some injuries.

Same with knee- and elbow pads.

In fact, people could cycle in hockey pants, and have significant hip protection ... and football shoulder pads to more collarbone protection.

In fact, people could cycle on stationary trainers in their garages .....

So let's make staying in the garage mandatory.

In the case of [MENTION=392125]79pmooney[/MENTION] though ..... if he was in a wheelchair he might post more, and I find his posts most insightful and intelligent.