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[HUBBARD]

Hey Guys,
 The newly elected Governor of the Great State Of WV, The Honorable Joe Manchin (D), in concert with the WV Senate Majority Leader Truman Chafin, (D), have voiced their support for ABATE in their efforts to "Let those who Ride, Decide", in regards to Helmet Law Reform.  ABATE has been unsuccessful in WV with their attempts to reform the Helmet Law since "Moby Dick" was a minnow!  Governor Manchin and Senator Chafin are Harley Owners. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]  The Local "Liberal Rag", [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] The Charleston Gazzette, stated the Governor's support was based on attracting more tourism revenue from Bikers, as it is not mandantory to wear Helmets in our neighboring States of Kentucky and Ohio. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]  CVO MEMBERS, WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON THIS SUBJECT? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Later--HUBBARD            

[Dr. Evil]

ILLINOIS 100% Helmet free... as it should be.

[mfgreen]

Wisconsin only makes newbies and those under 18 wear helmets.  I think that they made a move in the right direction.
Mike

[hd-dude]

I agree with Mike. I think that it should be the riders choice to wear a helmet or not. This is a battle that is being fought all over the US. I don't want to debate the benefit or lack of benefits of wearing helmets. To me it is a freedom of choice issue!! If you want to keep your rights and your choices you should join and support your local motorcycle rights organization.

[HUBBARD]

Wisconsin only makes newbies and those under 18 wear helmets.

[Twolanerider]

I've become a bit of a "waffler" on the helmet issue the last few years.

[RedFXR2]

So not wearing a helmet doesn't hurt anyone but me.

[the O`Fender]

Let those who ride, decide!! NJ hemlet law for all riders, I live near PA border, no helmet laws so I ride their frequently. Helmets detract from peripherial vision therefore I believe they are more hazardous than helpful!!!  [smiley=cyclist.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=helmet.gif] [smiley=rifle.gif]

[Twolanerider]

Let those who ride, decide!! NJ hemlet law for all riders, I live near PA border, no helmet laws so I ride their frequently. Helmets detract from peripherial vision therefore I believe they are more hazardous than helpful!!!

[Twolanerider]

One additonal point to this.

[Screamin]

Thankfully we all agree, I think, that rider's choice is THE ISSUE. "Figures don't lie but liars figure" is never more relevant than when insurance companies, the NHTSI and others discuss accident statistics. Go for it mountaineers!!!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] You've a beautiful state and I'd love to spend more time in it instead of opting to more free states. I know that CMRO supports your efforts and would love to welcome you into the throng of lid free states.
Now if we can get Michigan on board ---?

[110tHunDer]

DJW, just FYI (though, I'm sure you either already knew or would investigate), TN is also a helmet state.

[Dr. Evil]

103,  Yeah unfortunately this afternoon I pulled up the list.... I guess it'll be more than an hour with my hard hat on.  Oh well, I'll have it on for days anyway... [smiley=thumbsdown.gif] [smiley=beerchug.gif]

[Twolanerider]

Twolane I agree fully with you, which brings us to exactly what we are talking about and that is whether or not the government, on any level, is able to decide for us with laws that we must wear a helmet.

[MObe]

  I may be way off base here, and can't remember where I read these statistics, but as far as head injuries and cost to society goes, it seems that I recall that compact pickup trucks have the highest total number of head injuries of any vehicle.
 Sooooo if cost of head injuries to society is an issue, all compact pickup drivers and their passengers should be required to wear a helmet.
 Bottom line: while number of head injuries per x number of accidents may be higher for motorcyclists, (both helmeted and unhelmeted), there is just not enough of us to have a huge financial impact on society as a whole.
 Now.... lets discuss the impact of smoking or alcohol as they relate to being a financial burden on society. Those are truly huge numbers.
I wear a helmet but that should be my choice. I wear a seatbelt but that should be my choice.
 I resent any law that attempts to "protect me from myself". I'm a responsible adult and can make my own choices, thank you very much!   [smiley=drink.gif]