Re: [ST] other topic: world cup

[drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I totally agree with everything Bill said plus I would like to add the real losers long term will not only be the Steelers but also motorcyclists in PA.  The repeal of the helmet law will in the end result in increased insurance rates.  PA currently has very reasonable rates.  I am watching to see how long it takes for that to change.  My father pays less for full coverage on four bikes in PA than I pay for liability and comprehensive only in NC on 3 bikes of lesser value.  He also has a much worse driving record lots of speeding tickets.

Rick B.
Pfafftown, NC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Jun 13, 2006 10:28 AM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ST] other topic: world cup
>
>On Tue, 13 Jun 2006, Joel Ashman wrote:
>
>> Yeah, US Football players have that 'Dangerous Activies' clause as well.
>> Apparently Ben R. was riding without his helmet against the 'advice' of the
>> team owner AND Terry Bradshaw.  Combine that with trying to fuse a 'Busa
>> with car, and the Pittsburgh Steelers may be without their Superbowl winning
>> Quarterback this year.  And they can fine him or withhold salary because of
>> the above clause.
>
>Yeah man, as a Steelers fan and an avid motorcyclist, this sucks 
>royally...
>
>Agree with all, it's idiotic to ride without a helmet, especially in 
>downtown Pittsburgh in the particular area he was in, very busy 25 mph 
>roads.  And if he had been on his hog instead, maybe we wouldn't be in 
>such a flap over the helmetless decision as seems to be the norm with that 
>bunch.  Obviously if Ben had been smart enough to wear a helmet his 
>injuries would have been greatly reduced.  But if you heard him speak on 
>the subject you are painfully aware he is not smart.
>
>But fine/punish for "dangerous activity"?  Last time I looked this was a 
>perfectly lawful mode of transportation...
>
>What really enrages me is the 62 year old woman who violated his right of 
>way hasn't even had charges filed against her nor was ticketed (yet). 
>How much of this has to happen before we start testing/watching older 
>drivers for repeated accidents/problems?  Unfortunately I see this sort of 
>driving way too often, including with residents immediately surrounding 
>me, and do not agree that driving is a "right" everyone has to ensure 
>their mobility and freedom.  It is a priveledge that one should have to 
>prove able to maintain.
>
>Sorry for the rant but had to throw my .02 in,
>
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