of the Day - 11/15/10

[Refugee 7]

Inquiring minds want to know!

[AngelDream 16]

Yes, I believe they should have to...if we have to wear seat belts, they should have to wear helmets, but it's up to them, we should have a choice too... just that the law won't fine them, but they will us. About a year ago, the news here said that a guy was at a stop light, wasn't wearing a helmet, and for some reason the bike fell on it's side and his head hit the curb, later he died with head injuries...said he wasn't going but 2 mph.

Edited November 15, 2010 by AngelDream

[SingsInFrench 262]

Yes. We are required to wear seatbelts, so motorcyclists should be required to wear helmets.

[Patty Petty 9]

I said yes.

[wild1forever 152]

Yes.

[agirl 0]

Yes.

[Starfish 0]

Yes. That reminds me of something I noticed in California last week - a LOT of motorcyclists cutting through traffic, sliding between cars, risking their lives (and everyone else's!) rather than following basic rules of the road. It was absolute insanity.

[Refugee 7]

I use to ride with some guys that rode Harley's. So, my answer is no, they shouldn't HAVE to wear helmets. Believe me, they all know the risks.

[The Wild One, Forever 2]

I think they should.

[nurktwin 2,143]

i said no, i had 2 harley's and along with other subjects, i believe whatever you do, you know the risks. i for one, don't want anyone telling me or making laws for me that never rode anything but a schwinn 3 wheeler bike at 2 years old. same with the question a few days ago about smoking! 99% of the ppl that say they don't smoke DO. there's just no writing or brand names on their smokes!!!!

[Echosoftom 3]

Yes. And here's why...If they don't have medical insurance, and statistics show there's a high percentage that don't, then the cost of their medical care is passed onto you as a taxpayer. The cost for one of these accidents can be catastrophic. Many times when they survive, they can be hospitalized for months and require years of follow-up care all at your expense.

[nurktwin 2,143]

i understand what you are saying sharon, and that's a problem. but having hospitalization doesn't really tie into being forced into wearing a helmet, that's a whole other problem that will probably never get fixed.