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I don't know the argument against mandatory helmet wearing laws Kolesar Jun 2012 #1
Perhaps helmet laws should be extended FrodosPet Jun 2012 #33
In Australia, helmets are compulsory. SwissTony Jun 2012 #2
I disagree with any nanny laws for adults. soc7 Jun 2012 #3
What's your definition of nanny law? taterguy Jun 2012 #4
In My Opinion... Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #6
The only reason that I'm reluctant to agree with you 100% is that soc7 Jun 2012 #11
I think you're safe. Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #12
Agreed except: Xyzse Jun 2012 #26
You seem to be excellent material ... GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #58
Ding Ding Ding..... soc7 Jun 2012 #61
so basically you're a libertarian. dionysus Jun 2012 #63
I think there should be mandatory culottes laws hfojvt Jun 2012 #46
Ha! Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #82
As a former EMS worker... no, it is not about protecting insurance companies nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #85
I politely decline. Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #87
I guess facts, and these are facts, nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #88
"Once you figure that one out... come back to me." Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #94
Again I asked a simple question nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #104
Not much sleep, Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #100
This is a cost benefit analysis from a medical nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #105
Yep. MightyOkie Jun 2012 #78
Seatbelts? Iggo Jun 2012 #5
What is a "nanny law"? obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #17
according to some... Javaman Jun 2012 #18
hahaha obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #21
A law that demands Nannys have universal healthcare, and I support it. Kennah Jun 2012 #89
If I hadn't been wearing a helmet when I crashed... a la izquierda Jun 2012 #7
BUT Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #13
I wore one in my bike accident because... Javaman Jun 2012 #19
Good on you! Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #79
I trust no one, especially on a bike that's why I wear a helmet. Javaman Jun 2012 #98
I believe I've already mentioned Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #99
"nanny laws" are put into effect because Javaman Jun 2012 #101
I'm often wrong. Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #102
We aren't going to agree Javaman Jun 2012 #103
"and one day, you will be required to do so." Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #119
It's not just about insurance companies saving a few pennies. If an injury is a permanent disability Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #114
Because I am an adult and not an idiot. a la izquierda Jun 2012 #54
Very good answer. Sans__Culottes Jun 2012 #80
Always wear a helmet Mponti Jun 2012 #8
There is NO situation where someone shouldn't be wearing a helmet. Dawgs Jun 2012 #10
I used to love the freedom of being able to decide how to spend my own money hfojvt Jun 2012 #49
I know the feeling jeff47 Jun 2012 #65
Anyone that doesn't wear a helmet while biking is dumb. Dawgs Jun 2012 #9
+1 nt Javaman Jun 2012 #20
I am in favor of the stupidity law hfojvt Jun 2012 #52
I assume your friends and family ... GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #59
Here's the risk GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #60
that's one guy who knows one guy hfojvt Jun 2012 #72
Most powerball players don't die or end up in the hospital on life support if they don't win. blue neen Jun 2012 #68
I think that is a bogus estimate hfojvt Jun 2012 #75
Ask and ye shall receive more statistics, since you don't believe the valid ones already posted. blue neen Jun 2012 #84
the only thing I am disputing is the relevance hfojvt Jun 2012 #106
I'm taking an antibiotic. It got rid of the pus. blue neen Jun 2012 #107
you leave out a lot of the gaps hfojvt Jun 2012 #117
That's not how odds work mythology Jun 2012 #96
I absolutely oppose all mandatory bicycle helmet laws Ter Jun 2012 #14
I didn't have to wear a seat belt as a kid obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #16
Do you ride a bike now? nt Javaman Jun 2012 #22
Then you're dumb, although I suspect you're joking. Dawgs Jun 2012 #23
I think they should be for adults and children obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #15
Mandatory for children, optional for adults 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #24
I'd say mandatory up to 14, optional thereafter bhikkhu Jun 2012 #25
I've had to replace three helmets: cliffordu Jun 2012 #27
You make a very good argument for outlawing bicycles kenny blankenship Jun 2012 #41
Noo........Just outlaw the expertise I have on the things. cliffordu Jun 2012 #62
As a medic I learned the value of helmets. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #28
The helmets would save far more lives in cars than on bikes.. Fumesucker Jun 2012 #29
I dont agree with mandatory helmet laws and I certainly dont agree with seat belt laws. hahahareally Jun 2012 #30
Welcome to DU - and try not to win a Darwin when you crash your bike. GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #34
who says I'm going to crash? you are assuming an awful lot. hahahareally Jun 2012 #35
It's like a hard drive crash - Not if, but when. GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #37
Problem is... You will cost me nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #45
If we could leave you by the side of the road to die, I'd agree jeff47 Jun 2012 #64
Why not 18? Go Vols Jun 2012 #122
Why stop at bicyclists? Mandatory helmets for pedestrians! Comrade Grumpy Jun 2012 #31
Indeed. And why stop at the cranium? kenny blankenship Jun 2012 #43
Cars! They are death traps, SUVs are safer (for the SUV occupants at least) Spike89 Jun 2012 #55
Don't like helmets, wear one anyway. GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #32
who am I hurting if I dont wear my seat belt? hahahareally Jun 2012 #36
Are you married? GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #38
Thank God that they passed laws soc7 Jun 2012 #39
Not worried about them being sad - but paying for you in a persistent vegetative state GoneOffShore Jun 2012 #57
hahahareally has left the building pinboy3niner Jun 2012 #42
A seat belt keeps you in your seat and at the wheel. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #56
Me. jeff47 Jun 2012 #66
I'd rather see mandatory training. kentauros Jun 2012 #40
I'd support that in a second bhikkhu Jun 2012 #86
I suppose if you want to get gory, kentauros Jun 2012 #95
As stated before, this is a health and safety issue...not a libertarian arguement... Stuart G Jun 2012 #44
Michigan doesn't even have mandatory motorcycle helmets anymore Motown_Johnny Jun 2012 #47
Overall societal health benefit discussions always devolve Spike89 Jun 2012 #48
+1 FarCenter Jun 2012 #51
Your argument is missing one key feature jeff47 Jun 2012 #67
Do you have figures on that? Spike89 Jun 2012 #69
Well, first you'd have to provide a figure for "loss of freedom". jeff47 Jun 2012 #70
Because you live in a community, and attempting to force your will on others Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #73
Non-helmet wearers are also forcing their will on me. jeff47 Jun 2012 #74
They're not forcing anything on you. Any activity carries some element of risk. Some people that are Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #81
Being part of a society means things besides paying. jeff47 Jun 2012 #83
"Your freedom to swing your fist ends at my nose". And you're the only one talking about Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #109
If you want freedom, you have to have to take on the responsibility that comes with it. jeff47 Jun 2012 #111
And once again you ignore the questions and continually re-state your opinion. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #112
As if you aren't doing the same. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2012 #118
You should re-read the exchange. I tried to engage in a conversation and you replied with Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #120
Willfully ignorant people who take a stand against helmet laws, need to grow up. MatthewStLouis Jun 2012 #50
Take it to the BF then it'll get moved to P&R ileus Jun 2012 #53
What is our obsession with mandatory? I think helmets are a good idea, I wear one when I ride, but Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #71
On your question of "Is our population predominately made up of children in old bodies?" Kennah Jun 2012 #93
Given similar laws exists in nations with single payer health care nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #113
Which is relevant to the question how? This the same argument that leads to a War on Drugs and a Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #115
You are seriously confusing public health with the war on drugs? nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #116
"Do your mother a favor and buy a helmet." flvegan Jun 2012 #76
Too many laws interfere with natural selection. Incitatus Jun 2012 #77
A Recent Dutch Study Kennah Jun 2012 #90
I avoided a serious head injury by wearing one and know of someone who died because they didn't loyalsister Jun 2012 #91
Opinions on the subject from the UK Kennah Jun 2012 #92
I just won't wear a helmet. Prometheus Bound Jun 2012 #97
Nice post, Evil Kenevil taterguy Jun 2012 #110
K & R. blue neen Jun 2012 #108
Is the OP a parody of something? nt Romulox Jun 2012 #121
What accidents are we protecting against? One_Life_To_Give Jun 2012 #123
I oppose all mandatory bike helmet laws. blueamy66 Jun 2012 #124
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