Freedom of Choice

[NotaGoth]

My ol lady found this letter in a magazine today:

Quote:

FREEDOM OF CHOICE

IN REGARDS to Two Bob's Worth (SM, Feb '05), Morgan I believe you're completely wrong. As a motorcycle rider you shouldn't have to wear a helmet. I think the only requirement should be footwear and shorts.

I believe bikes are safer than cars in many ways and although I'm a car enthusiast, I don't feel as safe in one on the road as I do on a bike. It's a small group of Valentino Rossi wannabes who give motorcycle riders a bad name.

I wear shorts, t-shirt and helmet when travelling 60km/h or under and always wear full leathers when going above 60km/h but I believe it should be up to the individual to choose what to wear.

Damien Pearse, Benalla, Vic


I'm sure theres been plenty of threads about riders and wether or not they wear the correct gear or not.

But are there any thoughts on this letter?

I just can't manage to agree with this guy. :S


*theresa*

[John]

Sorry to be blunt, but he is an idiot - no matter how good you are you dont control nature or the death drivers (cagers etc)..
Go nuts wear nothing die, cost us more money - eventually you will all die off.

Plain silly, but this is the US so who really gives a shit if they kill themselves off they are causing deaths of heaps of other nationalities due to Iraq war fuck it, if your naked and ride, your a bloody idiot (spot the irony).

my 4c

[NotaGoth]

Sorry to be blunt, but he is an idiot - no matter how good you are you dont control nature or the death drivers (cagers etc)..
Go nuts wear nothing die, cost us more money - eventually you will all die off.

Plain silly.

my 4c

I might write in and ask what drugs hes on.. *thinkZ* i'm really missing out on something.

[John]

I might write in and ask what drugs hes on.. *thinkZ* i'm really missing out on something.

Nah, you would understand if you lived in america I have no idea why they do what they do but it seriously pisses alot of people in other countries off, stupid deaths that we dont need.

[Waylander]

Used to agree wth this guy. Still do on some parts but now I think leathers are necesary atleast for mid to long range rides. And some sets of leathers look damn cool. Short rides like down the street or just to the petrol station or dairy are just to short to worry about it. Won't ever wear shorts on a bike though. That just looks silly.

[NotaGoth]

Nah, you would understand if you lived in america I have no idea why they do what they do but it seriously pisses alot of people in other countries off, stupid deaths that we dont need.

sadly I think this is an australian magazine.. best put my foot in it now (is half)

but honestly this guy is soooo asking for it.

[StoneChucker]

Oh heck, here we go again, bloody Americans, stupid bunch, every single one of them (written with extreme sarcasm). Look, trying to get through to some people (American haters) is like trying to smack an elephant with a wooden spoon. Think whatever you want (obviously) and vocalise it so we can all see how you think I give up I guess.

As for riding gear, even if I'm riding 3.5kms to the petrol station at the end of my suburb, I put my full gear on. Now, my full gear is full cordura type gear, except for my pants. Those, good ol Levi jeans for the time being...

[NotaGoth]

Used to agree wth this guy. Still do on some parts but now I think leathers are necesary atleast for mid to long range rides. And some sets of leathers look damn cool. Short rides like down the street or just to the petrol station or dairy are just to short to worry about it. Won't ever wear shorts on a bike though. That just looks silly.

So what happens the day someone "doesn't see you" hits you and sends you for a lovely skid down the road? O.o

[John]

Used to agree wth this guy. Still do on some parts but now I think leathers are necesary atleast for mid to long range rides. And some sets of leathers look damn cool. Short rides like down the street or just to the petrol station or dairy are just to short to worry about it. Won't ever wear shorts on a bike though. That just looks silly.

You know most crashes happen on these 'short trips' as you should well know, even more reason to be kit'd up.

[NotaGoth]

Oh heck, here we go again, bloody Americans, stupid bunch, every single one of them (written with extreme sarcasm). Look, trying to get through to some people (American haters) is like trying to smack an elephant with a wooden spoon. Think whatever you want (obviously) and vocalise it so we can all see how you think I give up I guess.

As for riding gear, even if I'm riding 3.5kms to the petrol station at the end of my suburb, I put my full gear on. Now, my full gear is full cordura type gear, except for my pants. Those, good ol Levi jeans for the time being...

australian magazine..

[Waylander]

Well had a realization today that I am a fatalist. If it happens it happens. I'm not gonna spend my time worrying about it though. I still wear a leather jacket when doin the short trips and boots but wont really worry about the armour and full face helmet. That's just me though, it's my choice to do so. You people can do what you want. I like to be able to make that choice though otherwise the matrix may aswell exhist but with more confinement.


2c

[NotaGoth]

Short trips.. I know bout those...

Crashed my car only 2km from home..

[John]

australian magazine..

who cares about the ozzies

[NotaGoth]

who cares about the ozzies

prevents the outbursts against americans lol

[Pixie]

The libertarian in me thinks that one should be allowed to do anything one wants,with two important provisos:as long as it doesn't harm or otherwise affect another,and you don't expect the taxpayer to pick up the tab to clean up the results of poor decisions.