RB> Wearing a helmet is not a form of harrassment!!!  I 
 
Correct.  I don't mind whatever you put on your head.  And at your fragile 
age, I think you should be required to wear that head gear at all times.
 
 RB> many friends hurt, some for life. When helmet wearing became
 RB> fashionable, we all saw a reduction in injuries and the seriousness of
 RB> injuries.
 
I'm not against helmets.  I like helmets.  I object to laws that require 
someone to wear a helmet on their own time.
 
 RB> When I created the Hotter'n Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls Texas we
 RB> decided to require helmets for all riders. This ride started with over
 RB> 15,000 riders. Yes fifteen thousand. It was and remains the largest
 RB> ride of its kind in the world. We have not had any 
 
This is a private event controlled by your organization.  I think you should 
be able to require whatever you want.  Just as long as you don't try to force 
it down my throat when I'm riding 2 blocks to the grocery store, I'm happy.
 
 RB> uses one all of the time. Would you drive your car while your drunk?
 
I'm glad you brought up automobiles.  Would you drive your car without 
wearing a crash helmet?
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