[dsn_klr650] digest number 124-ama on helmets
Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 10:28 pm
JSherlockHolmes@... writes:
I just feel that the AMA's position on helmet usage is inconsistent. The AMA doesn't want the "Government" to tell us to wear a helmet. Yet when I was racing AMA events, I was told in order to participate that I had to comply with their rules which included wearing protective gear including a helmet. When it comes to participating in an AMA event, the AMA is a dictator. So when I ride on "Government" roads, seems to me that the Gov't has a right to determine reasonable safety measures. Wearing a helmet is one of those reasonable safety measures IMO. What's good for the goose is good for the gander except when it comes to the AMA on helmet policy.>snipPerhaps you don't agree with their stance on helmet laws.
rather live with an imperfect AMA than no AMA at all.>The point is no one is perfect, neither are organizations. However, I'd