RG> not wearing one does not bother me neither. I do 
 RG> wear one when i get together for the group ride on 
 RG> weekends. there is too much bolting around and the 
 RG> chances of going down is greater. When I get 
 RG> together with my two close friends or when alone I 
 RG> tend to go without one.
 
Just be happy you have a choice.  Here in Tacoma, Washington (USA) the police 
are enforcing a state-wide bicycle helmet law.  They are starting to harass 
bicyclists with that $60 fine.
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