Originally posted by Allister
Ah, so the promotion of helmets is not so much in the interest of saving lives but more in the interest of saving ourselves money. That certainly clears that up. Isn't it nice that insurance/public health has absolved us of the responsibility to care for others.
Allister, I guess I didn't make the intent of my post clear. I was trying counter the specific argument of non helmet wearers, that if they get in an accident it is only themselves that feel the effects and are hurt.
I always wear one, and encourage others to do the same. I have had one or two crashes that had the potential to do damage, even if my helmet didn't have to do it's job in that particular instance, so I certainly empathize with people like Pete, whose helmets have saved them, nor do I enjoy hearing stories about people left bleeding by the side of a bike path for lack of one.