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Re: [ST] Anyone in New England?
- Subject: Re: [ST] Anyone in New England?
- From: Andy Libby <andrew.libby@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:29:56 -0500
I'd heard a rumor some years back that the insurance lobby in Ohio
had influence toward a repeal of a helmet law. The reason claimed
was that it's usually cheaper because people die w/o helmets and the
financial calculations worked out to favor the insurance industry w/o
helmet laws.
Can anyone comment on this?
Andy
On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 09:49:52 -0500, Nathan Maher <nate@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Neil,
>
> I have no real issue with someone not wearing a helmet, it's a personal
> choice. But I'm with you, I do have a problem paying outrageous
> insurance as a result of these people getting more injured than they
> would if they'd been wearing a helmet. I'd like to see there be some
> way to differentiate between those making an effort to be safe and those
> choosing not to be. Your idea is not simplistic, it just makes too much
> sense so it'll never friggen happen. And unfortunately in NH insurance
> coverage is not mandatory (WTF!?!).
>
> As for me, even since I made an airborne entry into the backseat of a
> car (through the window) I think I'll wear a helmet thankyouverymuch.
> Having your life nearly prematurely ended by an idiot who decided to
> turn left in front of you in something that I hope none of you ever have
> to experience.
>
> Nate
> 00SprintRS
>
>
> Neil Lindsey wrote:
> > I say don't legislate a helmet law at all (even though I advocate helmet
> > use).
> >
> > As long as insurance coverage is mandatory, let the insurance companies
> > set the rates accordingly (as per the statistical risks associated with
> > helmet use or not), and then everyone can decide for themself just how
> > much the joy of riding a motorcycle is really worth -- might be as
> > simple as offering a decent discount for helmet use.
> >
> > Too simplistic? Yeah, you're probably right....
> >
> > Neil
> >
> >
>
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