----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 6:01
PM
Subject: RC: helmets
>I am entitled to my floppy
hat and my opinion. But you do not have the rite to force your personal
attire on me. Anne George <
Dear Anne.....
But I, as a member of this
society do not have the right to refuse to pay higher insurance tabs (if I
want insurance). If you should (god forbid) have a fall and crack your head
open, I (society) do not have the right to refuse you extensive and very
expensive) medical treatment. And if you should wind up a vegie, I do not have
the right to refuse to take care of you for the rest of your life. No, Anne, I
don't think you are considering all of the ramifications of your choice not to
protect yourself from possible serious injuries. If you think a helmet gives
you a headache, Consider what a crack on the head from hitting a boulder would
feel like. Worse than a headache or crick in the neck, I would
guess.
But I don't really expect to
change your riding style. And if I remember correctly, it was only a short
time ago that we hashed this topic over ad infinitum. I suspect that the
recent death of a wonderful woman endurance rider who failed to wear her
helmet only on the fatal day of her accident will ignite discussion
again.
Here's wishing you years of safe
and enjoyable riding.
Pat Super