Helmets and tourism?

[RedShift]

Here's an update on the Helmet Repeal Law going on in Michigan.

The senate debated this one yesterday after being stalled for two years.  The Republician-led group passed the bill on the prevailing argument that government should allow the individual to decide what's best.  

It now goes to the Republician-led House and should pass there as well.  The Governor has promised to veto it.  The struggle continues...

[Zhenya13]

I live in Chicago and the Illinois supreme court found mandatory helmet law to be unconstitutional back in the 70s, so it is not required. On the other hand we do have a seatbelt law wich to me is weird because they do fall in the same category.

[RedShift]

Yeah, it's an interesting paradox.  I'm sure there are some law makers that voted to allow someone to ride without a helmet, but voted to enforce the use of seat belts used in cars.  

(A change to the Michigan Vehicle Code within the last five years established "not wearing seat belts" as a independent reason to stop and ticket a driver.)

[Ed_in_Az]

Why is there soooo much interest here in demanding OTHER motorcyclists wear helmets when the worst danger WE have is from reckless drivers??? THEY ARE THE PROBLEM!!!!! I personally would feel safer with or without a helmet if I knew any negligent cage driver that hit me could be charged with assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder. You can bet people would drive better and WATCH for motorcycles then. Motorcyclists riding without helmets should be no more libel for their injuries sustained through a car hitting them due to the drivers negligence than a pedestrian hit by a car, AND THEY'RE NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET!!!!

If it's just a matter of me, me, me, me, mine, mine, mine, my insurance rates, my taxes, THEN MAKE IT A FELONY NOT TO WEAR A CONDOM DURING UNMARRIED SEX!!!! That's costing all of you kiddies through disease and pregnancies!!!!

For those that are still very new to riding, if you haven't noticed yet, with or without a helmet, or neon reflective leathers, YOU'RE STILL INVISIBLE TO DRIVERS, AND THAT IS THEIR FAULT!!!!