Got my new helmet...

[Moike]

Lyle with the GMRMC had these made up in honor of Richard Quigley passing. I bought a couple because I believe in what Richard stood for, and respected him a great deal based on my conversations with him.

ref: http://usff.com/calbolt/richard_quigley.html

and: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/story.php?sid=34175

http://www.moike.net/irc-moto/helmet1.jpg

It's even DOT approved...

http://www.moike.net/irc-moto/helmet2.jpg

[antarius]

Awesome.

[shraz]

that guy is stupid
"Like many helmet foes, Quigley argues that there is insufficient research to prove helmets are safe, and believes they may actually contribute to fatalities."

[USARMworker]

Yeah. 'Cause helmets are bullshit, man. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhj_CQ7BLDo&feature=related)

I couldn't find the right scene, but it's a line from the same movie.

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[elbacalao]

I didnt know he had passed. I respect anyone who makes a stand they believe is right, even if I disagree with it. I would have liked to have met him.

[Lester Green]

that guy is stupid
"Like many helmet foes, Quigley argues that there is insufficient research to prove helmets are safe, and believes they may actually contribute to fatalities."

why don't you go fuck yourself.

:rip Quig

Edit: I also left the guy a neg rep for slamming Quig (he's dead for Christ's sake) and told him to DIAF. I'll take my lumps you can ban if you like.

[DucatiHoney]

I've never agreed with seatbelt and helmet laws for adults. I choose to wear both (not at the same time) but that's my choice. I would not impose that on someone else. Many people will say that not using these safety devices increases the chance of injury or death, thus affecting our insurance rates. The problem lies within the insurance system, however. That's what needs to be overhauled.

A lot of people will also say that forcing someone to wear a helmet is a petty complaint and a minor infraction of an individual's rights--but it's not. It starts here and that type of thinking creeps into other aspects of government and everyday thinking. Suddenly it seems OK to have satellites recording the conversations of people gathering peacefully in their homes and using it against them in the name of the public's safety...oh wait--we're already there.

Start small; think big; oppose governmental interference in personal choice. I agree with Quigley's position on helmets, even if I don't agree for all the same reasons.

[serazin]

I too would never get on a bike without a helmet but I belive it is a personal choice and not one to be mandated by anyone.

On the other hand, I wouldn't find it unfair if all insurance companies refused to cover anyone who didn't wear a helmet while engaged in a dangerous activity and suffered a head injury.

Along with choice goes personal responsibility.

[Brown81]

Dang, I hadn't heard he passed. RIP dude.

I always respect anyone with the balls to stick it too the man.:cool


Freedom means freedom to do as you choose. Period.:thumbup

[Dopesick]

that guy is stupid
"Like many helmet foes, Quigley argues that there is insufficient research to prove helmets are safe, and believes they may actually contribute to fatalities."

I left you negitive rep as well. Look, Enacting "nanny laws", is not, nor will it EVER protect people.

Having a choice is a freedom. When one takes away the ability for one to make a choice, it is in turn effecting their freedom.

I have chosen to wear a helmet, only to avoid a ticket. I usually never wore a helmet when I was riding on dirt, unless I was obviously going to ride in a way to think wearing one was good choice, or unless I was racing and it was required (even though again, good choice to wear one).

Or lets put this in a way you might THINK it would impact you... Lets compare apples to oranges... You are "married". Your reponsible. The government SAYS you can only have 1 kid. And for the rest of your life MUST: Use condoms, and or be sterilized.

Now, apply the same forced directive to a helmet. What is different? NOTHING. Your still "protected". But in both accounts, the government if forcing you to do it.

[QuaiChangKane]

http://usff.com/calbolt/richard_quigley.html






Great story, Moike - thanks for the link.


However unpopular, and no matter which side of this particular argument you fall on, this country needs more folks willing to fight for what they believe in.



-Q!

[racercosmo]

that guy is stupid
"Like many helmet foes, Quigley argues that there is insufficient research to prove helmets are safe, and believes they may actually contribute to fatalities."I may tend to agree with the point, but a little more tact and respect is definitely in order here.

[soggy]

one of the few things i will always regret in life is that I never had the chance to/ made the effort to meet Richard Quigley.

All motorcyclists suffered a loss with his passing.

r.i.p.

[McBride61]

I didnt know he had passed. I respect anyone who makes a stand they believe is right, even if I disagree with it. I would have liked to have met him.

almost like.... That one German guy... What was his name? :cry

I think you should be able to do whatever you want if it doesn't make my insurance rates go up.... Would you let your kids ride without helmets. I sure and hell wouldn't. Sad to hear he passed :rip