Funny, but I went the other way on my Fuji S12-s. Turkey leavers are only 'dangerous' if you don't have a clue as to what you are doing when riding and braking. On properly adjusted brakes, I don't see them as being much different from cable interrupters.
I bought a full-blown touring bike on the "cheap" that had been converted to turkey levers by a previous owner. They also got rid of the DT shifters and bosses, going with stem shifters. It was a "pro" job. The bike has Dia-Compe cantilever brakes, but they added on Shimano turkey levers and kept the original hoods with very extremely neatly cut holes. They are super-tight in a good way, and I think they are a smart move for a touring bike with fenders, rear rack, panniers, etc. They work well, and I have no problems with them, and I am actually very glad to have them.