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Michael Malak
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I'm considering embarking upon a campaign to overturn bicycle helmet laws in my area. I was
wondering if this has been done successfully anywhere in the world? I'm looking for "lessons
learned" on how it was done (petitions, etc).
To those who are pro-helmet: I do not feel you have a right to dictate that children wear a helmet
and miss out on feeling the wind, freedom, independence, and the foundation toward a lifetime of
physical activity.
If every U.S. jurisdiction had a juvenile helmet law, only 137 lives would be saved. 687 * 0.29 *
(2/3) = 137 http://www.bhsi.org/stats.htm
Australia's helmet law caused a 36% decrease in ridership in chidlren.
http://www.general.monash.edu.au/muarc/rptsum/ab32.htm
Everyone has different perceptions and tolerances of risk. When the cost/benefit ratio of a safety
behavior is in question, the government has no right to demand it.
--
Michael Malak http://www.underreported.com [email protected] Surprising stories from the media and
primary sources
wondering if this has been done successfully anywhere in the world? I'm looking for "lessons
learned" on how it was done (petitions, etc).
To those who are pro-helmet: I do not feel you have a right to dictate that children wear a helmet
and miss out on feeling the wind, freedom, independence, and the foundation toward a lifetime of
physical activity.
If every U.S. jurisdiction had a juvenile helmet law, only 137 lives would be saved. 687 * 0.29 *
(2/3) = 137 http://www.bhsi.org/stats.htm
Australia's helmet law caused a 36% decrease in ridership in chidlren.
http://www.general.monash.edu.au/muarc/rptsum/ab32.htm
Everyone has different perceptions and tolerances of risk. When the cost/benefit ratio of a safety
behavior is in question, the government has no right to demand it.
--
Michael Malak http://www.underreported.com [email protected] Surprising stories from the media and
primary sources