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[Ogre Palowakski]

Biker Dies While Protesting Helmet Laws

http://news.yahoo.com/ny-motorcyclist-dies-ride-protesting-helmet-law-143217859.html

This makes me wonder again, why do we have seatbelt laws in Utah but no helmet law saying all motorcyclists have to wear a helmet?

 

[TJDukit]

While I don't actually agree with helmet laws I still think everybody should wear one. I know I won't ride my bike without one. I also don't believe in seatbelt laws but I always wear mine and won't move a car until everybody has theirs on.

 

[Caleb]

I think that helmet laws should be the rider's choice. I'm the same way, I won't ride without it, I even feel uncomfortable just jumping on my bike to turn it around without a helmet. However, the only person you'll ever injure by not wearing a helmet is yourself. Seatbelts are a different story. You also need to remember that seatbelt laws are relatively new. It's only been in the last year or so that it's been a primary offense, and only a few years more (maybe 10?) that it's been a law at all. Motorcycle laws always follow behind auto laws.

It is a bit ironic that the guy died at a helmet law protest. I bet that put a damper on their protest.

 

[offroaddave]

Biker Dies While Protesting Helmet Laws

http://news.yahoo.com/ny-motorcyclist-dies-ride-protesting-helmet-law-143217859.html

This makes me wonder again, why do we have seatbelt laws in Utah but no helmet law saying all motorcyclists have to wear a helmet?

It must be that little thing that bothers Libs called FREEDOM.

 

[benjy]

However, the only person you'll ever injure by not wearing a helmet is yourself.

Bullshit.

Kill a guy on a motorcycle without a helmet (your fault), then tell me the dead guy is the only one "injured."

 

[richpblaze]

Regardless

It should be YOUR CHOICE PERIOD

 

[Caleb]

Bullshit.

Kill a guy on a motorcycle without a helmet (your fault), then tell me the dead guy is the only one "injured."

It was the motorcycler's choice to not wear a helmet. I'm not talking about emotionally injured. 9 times out of 10, if a mcer gets plowed by a car, a helmet won't make a whole lot of difference wether they survive or not.

 

[Ogre Palowakski]

It should be YOUR CHOICE PERIOD

I agree with this as long as I don't have to pay for their choices in any way. I have a similar opinion about heroin, crack, cocaine, etc. If people want to do those drugs I couldn't care less as long as they leave me alone and nobody makes me pay for it.

 

[pfinder]

i think it should be your choice if you wear one or not. i always wear a helmet when i ride four-wheelers and motorcycles. also then again i hate wearing my seat belt cause i feel so claustrophobic.. i understand that a seat belt would save my life if i was ever in a accident. but i don't think they should tell you to wear a seat belt, it should be my choice.