Seems like the ones who really care about helmet use are the talking heads, er news reporters. What works for the individual is what life is all about (within the confines of the golden rule). Nothing beats a craven-a and a hot cup of cafe con leche. Nothing. But the trade off is dire when ya roll on pedal power. Always we weigh our choices and partake of those that afford the highest level of satisfaction, at the cost of waylaying those pleasures that impinge on the enjoyment of our current passion.