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And, especially, if that authority is vested anonymously, all-powerfully in a government. But here's the difference: if a deadly, proven threat is identified through objective means by professionals who specialize in that very subject--- then that is the time to accept reality and to comply with reasonable demands. Those who are extremely critical of government are easy prey to arguments that absolutely run counter to their own best interests--- and illogically and erroneously portray supporters of government protection as extremists.One example.
Motorcycles: is it reasonable to require riders to protect themselves when helmets have been proven to save many lives? Some would say that the government doesn't have the right to do so. That it's a person's right to risk his life if he wishes to. But that's not so. We don't allow drunk driving, do we? We have eyesight tests, right? 1. Motorcyclists can ride helmet-less on private property to their hearts' content. 2. Motorcyclists make the rest of us pay for severe injuries through insurance coverage. 3. Motorcyclists unnecessarily cause many drivers to be responsible for avoidable deaths.
Riding on a public thoroughfare involves responsibilities not only to oneself--- but to OTHERS.
Kind of like... wearing masks.
(Based on a comparison of fatal crashes involving motorcycles with two riders, at least one of whom was killed, the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated helmets to be about 37 percent effective in preventing fatalities.)
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Topic - Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - tinear 06:44:22 10/20/20 (17)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - Krav Maga 03:24:43 05/9/21 (2)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - jdaniel@jps.net 09:54:40 05/9/21 (1)
- "...but it seems to me that mask mandates are sensible." - Krav Maga 21:28:58 05/9/21 (0)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - Krav Maga 22:33:44 10/21/20 (0)
- "involving motorcycles with two riders" - what he hell is that? - Story 07:24:50 10/20/20 (7)
- I rode daily for many years. Bultaco Mercurio, Honda 750-4, 750 cc Norton Commando, - tinear 13:45:54 10/20/20 (0)
- RE: "involving motorcycles with two riders" - what he hell is that? - Rod M 07:51:25 10/20/20 (5)
- While I still update my motorcycle license, I wouldn't ride on the street... - dark_dave56 06:05:53 10/21/20 (0)
- On a rural highway, I had a farm boy w/no working lights make a - tinear 13:49:56 10/20/20 (1)
- RE: On a rural highway, I had a farm boy w/no working lights make a - immatthewj 21:30:38 10/21/20 (0)
- Yup - you just have to have the attitude that those other drivers on the road. . . - Chris from Lafayette 11:56:12 10/20/20 (0)
- RE: "involving motorcycles with two riders" - what he hell is that? - Story 07:57:24 10/20/20 (0)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - b.l.zeebub 07:11:38 10/20/20 (0)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - dark_dave56 06:54:59 10/20/20 (3)
- RE: Are you vulnerable to subtle messaging? NO one wants to be told what to do, NO one. - tweaker456 03:32:29 05/9/21 (0)
- High horse? From a guy whose posted everything except his net worth? Hah! - tinear 13:52:01 10/20/20 (0)
- MOST motorcyclists are better-trained and far more observant than the idiots behind the wheel of a car--your l - G Squared 09:13:56 10/20/20 (0)