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...The "I don't want the government telling me what to do" argument is silly, I think. If it is for your own safety, and the good of others (lower insurance rates) then whats wrong with it?....



Oh boy, here comes my very very thin streak of libertarianism. First off, I have always worn a helmet. Grew up in Chicago/outskirts where its legal to go without, broke away from the Illinois norm, and always wore one. It's common sense to me.

Next I do not believe the government is controlled by the Bavarian Illuminati and Lee Harvey Oswald was just a good/lucky shot, so I'm no anti-government goofball.

Our insurance costs rise due to fraud. $650 dollars to fix a dent? Yep, because they'll get it from the insurance folks. Your dentist will charge you a different rate when paid out of pocket and charge the insurance people much more. Ask him/her and compare. Comes down to fraud that jack up our rates, not the very few motorcyclists you see on the road that choose not to wear a helmet.

Look around you and count the number of people riding daily. Helmet or not they have no impact on insurance costs. If mandated they'll just buy a flimsy skid lid and DOT sticker to circumvent the law.

We have enough useless legislation. The individual should decide, not the state or federal government.

I will fight for your right of choice. I choose to wear one.

Regards,

Tom