Sparky, I agree with you on the CHOICE to wear protective gear. I wear a helmet and gear all the time, because I choose to.As for the BURDEN on SOCIETY argument:
I guess all the Joggers out there must be Legislated into wearing helmets and gear, because even low speed crashes can leave a person as a veg.
A Guy has developed a Bear Attack Proof suit, ALL PEDESTRIANS must be legislated to be wearing these suits at all times, in case they are involved in an accident that might make them a Burden on Society.
All bathtubs must be legislated to have a mechanical assist for getting a person in and out of the tub without slipping and falling, again Burden on Society.
All Government employed People to be evaluated to ensure productive meaningful work is being done, Again Burden on Society........The list goes on.....
VOTE for Me on the next election , and I will save you from yourselves,,, regardless of what it costs you!!!!!
It is hard to convey one's entire thought on this subject on a thread but I have tried.
My biggest disbelief is people have chosen to call me arrogant at feeling I shouldn't have this forced on me yet they feel they have the right to call people who feel they should be allowed to chose arrogant.
While I am not trying to force anything on anyone they are so who is arrogant??
It is like the people who grew up in the 50's & 60's without all this political crap and didn't wear helmets on a bicycle. Amazing they actually made it out alive without later generations to save them.
I grew up riding 3 wheelers. I had more fun on those things than just about any bike since and because we had to be saved from ignorant people who didn't take the time to teach their kids to ride or whatever the reason they were taken away completely.
This Thread topic touches homes on more than just helmets. It is how our government and society seems to be today. From PETA, (I hunt and compete in shooting sports) Religion, (Can't seem to understand how History continues to repeat, in my understanding we left Europe to get away from religion forcing gov. to do things based on religious leaders interpretation of what GOD would want yet in 2005 in the USA we have so many religious fanatics trying to force government to force citizens to do things because of their beliefs). Lawsuits from people onto corporations because they want to blame someone instead of taking the responsibility themselves.
I guess I just tend to read into things more than I should.
Don't go mountain climbing too dangerous.
Don't sky dive too dangerous.
Don't drive your car too dangerous.
Don't go hiking too dangerous.
Don't go white water rafting too dangerous.
Ever look into how much money is spent on rescue operations for boating, hikers that get trapped, mountain climbers that can't get down on and on.
The people on this forum that want to call people stupid or morons for doing something that they themselves wouldn't do is to me stupid and moronic.
Just because you don't do something because you don't understand it or agree doesn't make someone elses decision wrong. Stop forcing your objections on others and trying to justify them by stating that your way is simply less risky and better for society etc.
PETA forces their beliefs on others.
Religious groups force their beliefs on others. (Jesus never forced anyone to do anything if you read the Bible yet our Government is full of people that feel they have to legislate things based on their religious beliefs)
Anti-gun groups force their beliefs on others.
Make your own decisions and stop forcing yours on others plain and simple.
