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Helmet law in MI may be 86'd soon.

Started by SacDuc, April 05, 2011, 12:35:01 PM

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Quote from: Monster Dave on April 07, 2011, 09:37:00 AM
Personally, I think it should be the same way here. But many American's become fearful of loosing "the right to choose" which I find (IMHO - and no offense) is really stupid because for a lot of people, it's only a reason to complain about something.

Freedom is a broad subject and covers a lot of ground. Of all the things to get all upset over, I think that this is ultimately a minimal issue. Americans tend to be are really touchy about their rights and freedoms (sometimes rightfully so) but I see that for the most part, any infringements on them aggravates the underlying fear of loosing something greater which makes little issues like this much bigger than they need to be.

I like having multiple helmets to choose from; I look at them as adding something to the riding experience, and if it adds a layer of protection - fine. I really don't see the problem.



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Evidentally I am "really stupid" for valuing my liberties so you may want to disregard my prior posts.
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Quote from: WarrenJ on April 07, 2011, 11:40:14 AM
Evidentally I am "really stupid" for valuing my liberties so you may want to disregard my prior posts.

Then you agree that it's just something else to complain about?? Because that's what I said - not that anyone's values were stupid.

Read more closely.

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Quote from: WarrenJ on April 07, 2011, 11:40:14 AM
Evidentally I am "really stupid" for valuing my liberties so you may want to disregard my prior posts.
No, I understand what are you trying to say(i think, don't know much english  ;D ) No one likes to be unallowed of anything
For example: we have a law for manditory lights on in winter time on cars, my friend keeps them off (even he's driving instructor) just in spite so other will be "smarter" than him and turn them on  ;D

motorcycles must have lights on all year  [thumbsup] it's the law, but also keep us more visible
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ducatiz

just think.  if they gave out free Ducatis or MVs with a hooker, no one would give a shit about helmet laws.
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muskrat

Quote from: ducatiz on April 07, 2011, 11:56:43 AM
just think.  if they gave out free Ducatis or MVs with a hooker, no one would give a shit about helmet laws.

I'll donate the hooker to someone on the board but will keep the Duc/MV's.  :o
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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ducatiz

Quote from: muskrat on April 07, 2011, 12:39:21 PM
I'll donate the hooker to someone on the board but will keep the Duc/MV's.  :o

They are all clones of Rosaria Cannavo.
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"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”



muskrat

My bad.  I replied before I saw your post.  Deleted  [thumbsup]
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zarn02

Quote from: muskrat on April 07, 2011, 10:48:22 AM
this one is a nice alternative when riding a cruiser or similar.  Have had two of them and they are DOT approved.
http://www.headtriphelmets.com/

My face isn't much to look at, but I can't imagine grinding it on the pavement would improve matters.
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muskrat

My new helmet covers more.  8) Granted with this type of helmet you hope you are grinding on the grass instead of pavement. 
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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ducatiz

Quote from: zarn02 on April 07, 2011, 01:31:45 PM
My face isn't much to look at, but I can't imagine grinding it on the pavement would improve matters.

exfoliation is supposed to be good for you...
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Stinky Wizzleteats

Helmets for bicycles are mandatory over here as well.  :-\

But only for riders over 16 years of age, which I still don't understand. Riders under 16 don't get head injuries?
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