Dilligaf
Tourer
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From: DFW
Folks, this 'nanny state' problem ain't just about our helmets. Look around. Our personal liberties are being trampled every day. No government will voluntarily relinquish it's powers to tax (and that is what these laws are, taxes) so we MUST become politically active before it is too late. Know your congressmen, know your senators.... state and federal..... and write letters. Call them. Let them know this stuff matters to you personally. And most importantly: VOTE!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,335
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From: CT
Folks, this 'nanny state' problem ain't just about our helmets. Look around. Our personal liberties are being trampled every day. No government will voluntarily relinquish it's powers to tax (and that is what these laws are, taxes) so we MUST become politically active before it is too late. Know your congressmen, know your senators.... state and federal..... and write letters. Call them. Let them know this stuff matters to you personally. And most importantly: VOTE!!!
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,240
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From: Columbus, GA
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 82
From: Columbus, GA
Folks, this 'nanny state' problem ain't just about our helmets. Look around. Our personal liberties are being trampled every day. No government will voluntarily relinquish it's powers to tax (and that is what these laws are, taxes) so we MUST become politically active before it is too late. Know your congressmen, know your senators.... state and federal..... and write letters. Call them. Let them know this stuff matters to you personally. And most importantly: VOTE!!!
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Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
I currently live in NC which has a helmet law but that will hopefully be repealed this year. Lord willing I will soon be getting a good job in SC which does not have a helmet law. Whenever I travel to a state that does not require a helmet I ride without.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 152
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From: Lexington KY
to the original OP- I hear ya- loud & clear!
I grew up riding & racing off-road, so having a helmet was the norm. Even later in life riding cafe racers, street bikes & dual sports- riding without a helmet I always felt "nekid".
But after moving here in southern AZ, I have come to enjoy riding w/o a bucket. I like the feeling of being free that it gives me, wind in the face, etc. But mostly- in the summer here, I almost feel like the brains are cooking inside a helmet- just way too friggin hot.
Every once in a while I'll strap on a helmet- when the mood strikes me, I sure have enough of them! But I like that it's "MY" choice to do so when "I" want to- and not because someone else has forced their decision upon me.
We've allowed ourselves to be legislated into slavery practically. Everyday you hear of more nonsense laws- dictating how much you can drink, what you can say, what you can buy, etc,etc.
Enjoy what's left of your freedoms while you still can Brothers!
I grew up riding & racing off-road, so having a helmet was the norm. Even later in life riding cafe racers, street bikes & dual sports- riding without a helmet I always felt "nekid".
But after moving here in southern AZ, I have come to enjoy riding w/o a bucket. I like the feeling of being free that it gives me, wind in the face, etc. But mostly- in the summer here, I almost feel like the brains are cooking inside a helmet- just way too friggin hot.
Every once in a while I'll strap on a helmet- when the mood strikes me, I sure have enough of them! But I like that it's "MY" choice to do so when "I" want to- and not because someone else has forced their decision upon me.
We've allowed ourselves to be legislated into slavery practically. Everyday you hear of more nonsense laws- dictating how much you can drink, what you can say, what you can buy, etc,etc.
Enjoy what's left of your freedoms while you still can Brothers!
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