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Old 08-27-06 | 01:17 PM
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endform
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Originally Posted by jwc
If helmets are that important to our safety, then why aren't they required in for auto drivers who suffered far more head injuries than cyclists?
This says nothing about the effectiveness of helmets, this is a red herring.

Originally Posted by jwc
Also, the optimum helmet, according to a study in 1990, would have a clear face shield. Why hasn't that become the standard? Most head injuries for cyclists are facial.
Again, red herring, this says nothing about the effectiveness of current helmets, and let's hear some stats on "most head injuries are facial."

Originally Posted by jwc
A cycling helmet is designed to be effective at a speed...basically that of a person running. Why aren't runners required to wear helmets?
Who says they're designed to be used at the speed of someone running. Oh right, I forgot, your study doesn't want to risk being cited cause it's on the run from the feds.
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