That image of the blokes being mowed down by the car is being taken out of context for my comment that went with it - Those guys, helmets or not, are getting smashed hard.
The reason for that post was totally aside from the helmet debate - I was pointing out that in the end of the day, no matter what you do to protect yourself or how good a rider you consider yourself to be, its the person that smashes in to you that you need to worry about. Being in the mindset that "I won't crash so I won't wear a helmet" doesn't work when someone steers into you.
I'm also not trying to get on too high a horse here, but it is a little bit taller than the other guys horse. I've dealt with head trauma cases first hand, and been a patient myself. As said before by someone else, I wouldn't wish brain damage on anyone, it is horrific and the burden on your family and society if you're vegetable-ised is pretty severe.
After having to hold people down on the table while they have their skull glued together, I just can't fathom why people would knowingly put themselves in that kind of danger.
There is always a danger of being killed or maimed in pretty much any activity. But all common logic points to people taking steps to at least minimize injury.
I guess after all my long-winded posts that have seriously offended a few people here, what I'm trying to say is that I have stood by and watch people die from not wearing a helmet. At the end of the day, no matter what I say will change people's minds. However I at least try to emphasize the point as harshly as I can, because it is a harsh damn reality. And I personally believe with all my heart and soul that you are an idiot if you don't wear a helmet.
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