I thought the same thing when I read that, but I believe that group was making a point about making helmet laws mandatory. It was not an anti-helmet rally. It was an anti-helmet LAW rally.Originally Posted by Scott Harness
Reminds me of the guy at the anti-helmet rally this weekend.CRASHED and of course died of head injuries
Similar to the seatbelt law, their local government was trying to make helmets REQUIRED. The group called ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) states that it encourages the voluntary use of helmets but opposes mandatory helmet laws.
I wear a helmet (and gloves, and a jacket) when I ride. In fact, I wear a back protector and protective jeans (both by ICON) when I ride on long rides. I encourage all of my friends that ride to be just as safe. I have been in 2 motorcycle accidents and have walked away with only my pride injured so I know how much these things help.
With that being said....
I don't believe those items should be required by law. Not wearing a helmet does not affect anyone else but the helmet wearer (and people that care about them)
Probably more said than what was required for Ldubs natural selection thread, but I read this article yesterday and quickly changed my perspective after reading past the headline.
