Ok, so after reading this thread I’ve completed some cursory internet searches on head trauma and spinal injuries, associated with wearing/not wearing a helmet. I have yet to come across anything that says wearing a helmet increases spinal injuries, Etc. Could someone please point me to an article (more recent than 2000) that states those sentiments?

As I’m sure you all know, from other posts, I am an AGAT kind’a guy. I did find several articles concerning the reduced fatality rates when riders wear helmets, so I’m ready to see what the other side has to say. This will not change my AGAT viewpoint, but I am curious to see where everyone else is getting their info.

Also, in an effort to fan a fire, I thought everyone would enjoy this article, concerning the increase in head injuries in PA after the helmet law was repealed. Now don’t be alarmed, this was published by REAL researchers, not some ABATE guy fumbling through fifteen year old internet statistics.

http://www.physorg.com/news132510465.html

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