American Buddhist Net

JEFFERSON CITY | After coming as close as they’ve been in a decade, Missouri bikers won’t be feeling the wind in their hair any time soon, after all.

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I am no fan of the nanny state and can understand someone occasionally wanting to ride without a helmet. But the stats are there--no helmet laws equal more deaths and serious injuries, for which everyone pays, especially young riders with little experience. Even the best riders crash once every five years or so. No one wants to hit the street, which is very hard, but if you do your helmet, a good jacket, and body armor suddenly become worth millions of dollars. I have gone through many motorcycles and many tens of thousands of miles and I know lots of riders. The consensus among the best of them is the sport is way more fun if you are safe, wear the right clothes, take excellent care of your machine, and stay well within your skill limit. Good gear is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. Spring for a first-rate full-face helmet--you will get to like it and it may very well save your life. Don't even think about getting one of those ridiculous Prussian cheapo get-ups that only make you look like an idiot. ABN