[wplug] OT: Risk management (helmet laws)

[chris teodorski]

Karlos Abel wrote:
> On Monday 12 June 2006 18:16, Michael Semcheski wrote:
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>> Zach wrote:
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>>> nor why the idiotic Pennsylvania state legislature made it legal to
>>> ride without a helmet 2 years ago...
>>>       
>> I remember when this bill was up for adoption.  Its not something that
>> affects everyone, so there weren't a ton of opinions out on it.
>>
>> The two most prominent groups that came out to voice themselves on this
>> bill were... a pro-motorcycle group.  I don't remember what they were
>> called, but it was a bunch of motorcyclists who didn't want to wear
>> helmets.  The other group was vehemently opposed to the bill, and I
>> can't remember exactly what they were called.  They were made up of
>> trauma surgeons.
>>
>> Mike
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> I wonder... do people claim that helmets cause more accidents, for whatever 
> reason?
>
> If so, and stipulating that they're right, is decreasing the level of 
> incidents (not requiring a helmet) worth the increased severity of 
> consequences?
>
>
> Karl
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Actually -- according to *Proficient Motorcycling*: The Ultimate Guide 
to Riding Well by David L. Hough -- you are statistically less likely to 
get in an accident if you are wearing a helmet.  The helmet probably 
doesn't effect the odds, but the mindset of the rider probably does.