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As far as "restrictive" and "uncomfortable"; neither applies, in fact as I've pointed out, the gear actually makes the ride more comfortable and thus more enjoyable



In your opinion and that was pretty much my point. I am uncomfortable and feel restricted and that is my opinion and I am not trying to force it on anyone else either by putting them down for wearing it all or trying to enact a law.
As for freedom, I wasn't trying to make my choice seem noble just that I want to live in a free country where people are free to make choices, good or bad. I too wear safety glasses and a hard hat at work because required. If I had the choice I probably would not.

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