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In response to "I absolutely support helmet laws with regard to motorcycles. As for bicycles ... that's a bit tacky, but I can understand the intent." by Beryllium

my thoughts are, if you're on a bike, you're operating a machine that is propelling you at a velocity beyond your body's own abilities

Posted by znufrii Dec 22 '08, 13:54

and thus creating the portential for impact forces greater than the human body is designed to absorb. So it's not unreasonable to engage safety devices to protect critical parts of the anatomy (your kid's head) against those forces.

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good luck explaining that to your kid. -- nm - Roger More Dec 22, 14:06 3
- kids don't have to understand the physics of everything they do. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:10
- why would I need to explain that? "Wear the helmet, or I lock your bike up until you do, capisce?" -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:09 1
  - It's a joke :P Read your post and imagine you're saying it in those words, to your kid -- nm - Roger More Dec 22, 14:14

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my thoughts are, if you're on a bike, you're operating a machine that is propelling you at a velocity beyond your body's own abilities

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