The only problem with that thought is that if a helmet-less rider goes down due to something (smacking him in the face or for any reason) and ends up with constant healthcare. I DONT want be to the one paying his medical bills. Society will not allow for an injured riding to just die. We for some reason think we have to save everybody. Regardless of wether or not they were being safe. Shit, fact is my health care at work is requiring me to get healthy or pay a higher premium. So if you dont wish to wear a helmet, (if legal) by all means don't. But at least agree that you should have to pay a higher premium.

Quote from: scduc on March 22, 2012, 05:46:11 PM

The only problem with that thought is that if a helmet-less rider goes down due to something (smacking him in the face or for any reason) and ends up with constant healthcare. I DONT want be to the one paying his medical bills. Society will not allow for an injured riding to just die. We for some reason think we have to save everybody. Regardless of wether or not they were being safe. Shit, fact is my health care at work is requiring me to get healthy or pay a higher premium. So if you dont wish to wear a helmet, (if legal) by all means don't. But at least agree that you should have to pay a higher premium.

if only we could pick and choose who the government gives our money too...

there's a long list of things i don't want the government to pay for with my dime.  motorcycle injuries are way down on the list. 

Quote from: Nero-92 on March 20, 2012, 05:00:02 PM
Were I come from this debate wouldn't happen because the law states you must were helmet while riding a motorcycle and I just wish they would pass a law to make motorcyclists on the rare warm day we get here that would stop them wearing t shirts shorts and flip flops to make a short run to the shops.

Quote from: KnightofNi on March 21, 2012, 08:19:10 AM
I like having the choice. In fact, I stand by the idea that we should be able to decide out own level of saftey equiptment.
I just choose to wear gear and will attempt to inform those that may be uninformed.

Quote from: scduc on March 22, 2012, 05:46:11 PM
The only problem with that thought is that if a helmet-less rider goes down due to something (smacking him in the face or for any reason) and ends up with constant healthcare. I DONT want be to the one paying his medical bills. Society will not allow for an injured riding to just die. We for some reason think we have to save everybody. Regardless of wether or not they were being safe. Shit, fact is my health care at work is requiring me to get healthy or pay a higher premium. So if you dont wish to wear a helmet, (if legal) by all means don't. But at least agree that you should have to pay a higher premium.

Quote from: justinrhenry on March 22, 2012, 05:59:38 PM
if only we could pick and choose who the government gives our money too...

there's a long list of things i don't want the government to pay for with my dime.  motorcycle injuries are way down on the list.  

And we're off!

Probably want to lock this.