Helmet Issue solved

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Opinions are like assholes...everyboy has one and has the right to use it or not
use it and long as they don't bring anyone else along.

Teddy

Joe Long wrote:

> On Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:11:27 EST, Thiessej@aol.com wrote:
>
> >Joe this has nothing to do with helmets rather it is about you assuming to be
> >able to determine what is or is not foolish for someone, you do not know.
>
> Some things are a "no-brainer."  And if you continue to ride without a
> helmet, you may end up with no-brain!   ; ^ >
>
> ><How many sky divers jump without a reserve chute (or a helmet, FTM)?
>
> >Your arguments are not logical. If a sky diver jumps out of the plane he is
> >taking risks that he will only survive based on how effective his equipment
> >is. He cannot do it without equipment. I would want the best equipment money
> >could buy if I were to jump.
>
> They are very analogous.  Both are sports activities done for fun.
> Both involve risks.  Both have simple equipment that can manage those
> risks.
>
> >But I can ride a horse without any equipment at all and I have good chance to
> >survive.
>
> You can jump with one chute and no helmet and have a good chance to
> survive.  The helmet and reserve chute reduces risk.
>
> >Do not compare apples to oranges and then say it is logical.
>
> Yep.
>
> >People have had helmets for thousands of years. Look at the Roman soldiers
> >they wore helmets, they were just different from what we have today. They
> >deemed helmets necessary for fighting but not for riding.
>
> Those helmets were designed to ward off sharp edges (swords).  They
> didn't have shock-absorbtion technology.  Remember apples and oranges?
>
> >I do not need you have to think my decision is a smart one, I just ask that
> >you have enough manners to respect other peoples point of view. Calling
> >someone a fool is not something to do done lightly. My mom taught me not to
> >call names a long time ago.
>
> My  purpose is not to embarrass anyone, but to shock some people into
> re-thinking helmets.  If that makes some folks mad at me, but saves
> one life, it will be very well worth it.
>
> --
>
> Joe Long
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