Originally Posted by stevo

I know the standard 'you pay more attention' argument. Even if i were to buy into it, there are certainly those times where you simply arent payiing enough attention, or you were but you didnt have a safe option out. The pure number of people in this forum who have detailed hitting doors, parked cars, or the pavement are evidence of that.

I dont care if you (or anyone else) do or do not ride brakeless; I do think parental responsibility should be a factor in one's personal decision though; not blind acceptance of the standard justifications.