: We think it will never happen to me.

: We just don't realize how very close we always are to death and
: destruction.

: Were' just a big bag of water with sticks holding us up.

: A saw blade, a wheel off the road, or a flip into ice water, and
: we're in deep trouble.

: All you have to do is watch that crazy home video show to wonder
: how many of us survive.

: I was in a motor cycle accident when I was 17 and would be dead if
: I hadn't had a helmet on.
: As is was I almost died and ended up with a short leg for the rest
: of my life. I never looked at things the same.

: Here in Maine motor cyclists don't wear helmets. Hit your head on
: anything lately?

: I wish they didn't have to pass a law, but if it will save one
: life, it's worth it.

: Just think about those two young women.

: Like Clint said in "Unforgiven", "taken away all
: they had and all they ever will have"

: Be careful out there. Guide others.

: Rob

Btw, in Illinois where I live we can ride motorcycles without a helmet too, I don't. The law doesn't say you can't, just that you don't have to. Much better in my mind to have laws that allow personal freedom.

Bill H.