On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 14:36:05 -0500, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

AustinMN wrote:

Chris Phillipo wrote

In article , says...


I'm saying that he constantly posts statistics that claim
helmet use is detrimental to the health of the people because it
deters
them from riding, I counter that in Nova Scotia helmet use is not
enforced so where exactly is this deterrent for riders?

Chris, these two statements don't oppose and contradict each other.



Come again?


Take a deep breath. Just because a law is not enforced, doesn't mean
there aren't people who obey it.

The existence of the law (whether or not it is enforced) _is_ a deterrent.


More to the point, just because a law is not enforced - or, more likely,
not _usually_ enforced - doesn't mean that there are people who are put
off by the _possibility_ of enforcement.

Those who think a MHL has no effect on cycling are being very unrealistic.

Frank, why did you remove the cross post? It is very much on topic
for ont.bicycle.
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do so with the approval of their own conscience."

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