Posted by bmac on June 15, 2006 at 13:19:31 (PST):
In Reply to: Re: BIG BEN posted by james on June 14, 2006 at 07:41:45 (PST):
: : : : : I was actually surprised to see no comments on the motorcycle wreck of Big Ben,the Pittsburgh Steeler quaterback. I wish him a speedy recovery but I hope he learned his lesson and starts to wear a helmet.
: : : : As most people are stating " I hope he learned his lesson," that is a HELL of a thing to say. You just would of been better off not to say anything. YOU just don't get it, He is expressing one of his freedom of choices, which he has the right to do. Ps, don't think for a second, that Ben is going to start wearing a helment, if anything he's going to be more pisseed off, with people like you.
: : : : Again, NO ONE deserves or should have to get hurt to see it your way.
: : : No one should have to get hurt to see it your way either. Do you think people want to see their loved ones get hurt...No.. that is why they don't like motorcycles and think people should wear helmets and other protective gear.
: : I agree that it's a heck of a thing to say.. But why is it people on a motorcycle don't have to wear a helmet, but some cop can give me a ticket because I choose not to wear my seatbelt.. It should be my FREEDOM of choice weather I want to put a seatbelt on or not.
: then make motorcycle helmets mandatory again too. i have a bike and never ride without one..
: you'll get a ticket for riding with your faceshield up if you have a helmet on though...
: explain that one... no helmet.. no ticket.. faceshield up, ticket...
Easy explanation - I think the law requires eye protection regardless of if you have a helmet on or not. This makes sense because if you get something in your eye or both eyes while cruisin down the raod at 65 it not longer involves just you. If you can't see, you cant ride.