I don't leave home without it. I don't condemn anyone who doesn’t. I don’t know for a fact that it will save anyone’s life under any/all circumstances. I’ve bounced my head repeatedly off of asphalt. I had one on. I still have most of my senses. That’s good enough for me. Do I ever feel a little out of place when everyone around me doesn’t have one? – No.

For those of you who may disagree and has the option – That’s your opinion, and your right. I think everyone should have that right. The one question I might ask; Even if you feel strongly enough to go without it, how do you stand the wind noise. I occasionally wear a half lid and the wind kills me. I’ve tried plugs but the deafness is worse than the noise.