JT> There is no reliable and inexpensive protection availible to
 JT> protect bicyclists against traumatic amputation.  There *IS*
  
 JC> Then clearly, in your world view, the best solution is 
 JC> the federal ban on the manufacture, sale, possession, 
 JC> and use of bicycles.
Nah, make a law forcing someone to make kevlar body armour. Its obvious. I 
mean, we should also make sure that people are wearing helmets in the 
bathtub, too.
I've personally heard of more head injuries relating to slips in the bathtub 
than accidents on a bike. Should ban sleeping, too - since most people die 
during sleep.
 JC> And further, do you not equally condemn the people who make a personal 
 JC> choice of eating at McDonalds?  They cost society 
 JC> millions in treating heart disease and atherosclerosis. 
I am sure the original poster does not patronize any store that sells 
cigarettes or any restaurant that allows smoking in its confines. Totally 
confident, given the "we must protect you" attitude. I'm also certain that 
the original poster doesn't vote for any candidate not desiring to see a 
total ban on smoking and all the economic woes brought about by the carnage 
of tobacco consumption.
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