Personally I wear one now. It was part of the pact I made with myself while bouncing off that tree at 60 with no helmet. I lived and now I wear the gear.
But I completely agree with the above statement ( what is going on this is the 4th time this weekend I have done this)
I like that people can make their own choice.
I happen to a be a native of the "live free or die state"
Live Free and Ride.