PRINTHelmet v. No helmet
New state legislation opens a discussion on helmet use for motorcyclists 21 or older.
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May 20, 2009 | 12:00 p.m. CST
HELMET
Pro:
Not dying if you crash
If you bite it on the highway, chances are your head will take a beating. Obviously, helmets reduce the risk.
Con:
Helmet hair/Nerdiness
A helmet isn’t exactly a magnet for people of the opposite sex, and wearing one could reduce your street cred.
NO HELMET
Pro:
Freedom of choice
If you don’t want to do something, you shouldn’t have to, especially when it comes to riding your hog.
Con:
Smashing your head open
Not wearing a noggin shell is a calculated risk. You might not wreck, but if you do without a helmet, you’re exposed.
VOX PICK
Helmet
Free choice is fundamental for Americans, but wearing a helmet is a good call. Riders might disagree with the mandate, but they won’t if the protection saves their lives.
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