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To: The Philosopher who wrote (56207)	8/31/2002 4:21:13 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

Considering the injuries that result, it is more than appropriate. Keeping down head injuries will result in more than safeguarding children, it will also keep down the lawsuits. I don't know how aware you are of skateboarding culture. We have a lot of skate shops in our town, and many boys here have been injured, some very seriously, on skateboards. They seem far more dangerous that bikes, partly because when you fall, you often tip backwards and hit the back of the head.

To: The Philosopher who wrote (56207)	8/31/2002 4:28:00 PM
From: cosmicforce	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

You do know that pediatricians have noted a dramatic drop in head injuries since helmets were required for kids under 16? I ride my mountain bike every day, pretty much. Always wear a helmet. Wore a brain bucket when I had a motorcycle even though I didn't have to. There is assumed risk but then if the injury is paid for by the public healthcare system, then I think I have some interest in the outcome. Helmets for kids seems to be on the right side, but helmet laws for adults leave me vacillating.