I don't get people's resistance to helmets!

[Veronica]

What Canada syas about helemt use...

http://www.magma.ca/~ocbc/fatals.html

Sounds like mandatory adequate lighting would be a better idea.

And from the Toronoto Coroner
It must be recognized, however, that helmet use is not a panacea for drastically reducing cycling related fatalities or serious head injuries. Stricter bicycle helmet legislation and mass helmet usage in other countries (U.S.A., Australia, and New Zealand) have failed to produce any statistically significant reduction in the rates of fatalities and head injuries, despite optimistic projections. In addition, compulsory helmet use may result in reduced bicycle usage.

And if you still have an open mind...

http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/advocacy/mhls.htm

I'm tired of YOUR governement telling me what I can't do.

V.

[janetsplanet]

As a cyclist now but a "Harley biker" prior, I say Veronica is right on track.
There are pros and cons to helmets and if they are really safe. Fit plays the most important part.

Personally I do not hear as well with one as the wind seems to blow more in my ears.

I saw a severed spinal cord on a Harley crash because of the fit of her helmet.

Coming from WI I participated in the right to chose helmet rallys here in our capital and we won.

Personally I wear a helmet on my bicycle on the road but not on the rails for trails we have here. It is all country driving and when you meet people it may be every 1-2 miles. If I crash then it was preodained and a helmet will not change the outcome.
I say it is your choice and celebrate people for who they are and not what you want them to be.