[Advogado]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

Very good point, but in the "big picture" they have passed on the genes so it is a problem that will eventually solve itself. One of the reasons the dinosaurs died out was they had brains the size of walnuts--see the parallel?

So I guess it all depends on whether the offspring of the helmetless bike riders we see here get clipped by a car before reproducing. Judging from the bike riders' apparent IQs, their offspring are probably having kids at around the age of 14. If so, we cannot count on improvement of the human gene pool.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by Advogado

So I guess it all depends on whether the offspring of the helmetless bike riders we see here get clipped by a car before reproducing. Judging from the bike riders' apparent IQs, their offspring are probably having kids at around the age of 14. If so, we cannot count on improvement of the human gene pool.

Just takes a little longer. Good things come to those who wait.

[Mikeod]

While I understand the concern, if I see someone not related to me doing something I think is foolish, I may shake my head, but I really don't feel the need to get innvolved. Now, if their foolishness poses a risk to me or my family or friends, I will be concerned enough to say or do something. But, absent any personal risk to me or my family, they are free to risk their lives or well being if they so desire.

Case in point. Last summer, we had renters on our street who had teenagers. They were driving golf carts up and down the street at high speed, then skidding them sideways by slamming on the brakes. Now, if they want to maim themselves, that's their business. But they were endangering my neighbors who like to walk around, or may be driving in their carts. Not to mention that they could lose control and go up on someone's yard and perhaps hit a house. I had to go out and shout at them to stop. And they did.

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

Very good point, but in the "big picture" they have passed on the genes so it is a problem that will eventually solve itself. One of the reasons the dinosaurs died out was they had brains the size of walnuts--see the parallel?

Now hold it, shouldn't this be in the political forum ??????

fumar..............

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by vclaes

Any time I see any type of biker without a helmet, I think "mensa candidate."

I think "Organ Donor"

[ilovetv]

Good grief, think of your spouse of significant other (who came here to live the dream) having to take care of you as a quadraplegic and/or vegetable.

If you want to maim yourself that's your choice, but don't do that to loved ones who'd have to spend every day watching you in a nursing home!

[erictarleton]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

I see motorcycle riders without helmets, smokers puffing like chimneys, drinkers on the Squares, resturants and bars hopping into their carts and cars and driving home, sun bathers and pool people frying their skin, fat people eating more junk food, neighbors climbing on their roofs to clean gutters, people mowing lawns and using blowers without eye, foot and hearing protection, people in carts driving 21 MPH or even faster, people working on or crossing "active" golf fairways without hard hats, walkers at night without reflective clothing or lights, etc, etc, etc.

I have even seen people leaving their house!

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

I see motorcycle riders without helmets, smokers puffing like chimneys, drinkers on the Squares, resturants and bars hopping into their carts and cars and driving home, sun bathers and pool people frying their skin, fat people eating more junk food, neighbors climbing on their roofs to clean gutters, people mowing lawns and using blowers without eye, foot and hearing protection, people in carts driving 21 MPH or even faster, people working on or crossing "active" golf fairways without hard hats, walkers at night without reflective clothing or lights, etc, etc, etc.
The point is, at our age if we want to bubble wrap ourselves, we probably know where to find the stuff. If not that's where survival of the fittest takes over.
Just my opinion

This is why I am skeptical about Darwinism eventually weeding out the idiots from the human race. The idiot gene pool has become quite large and idiots tend to reproduce at a young age and have large numbers of kids-- generally out of wedlock.

[JC419]

I think it's great expressing the wisdom of wearing hemets. Many valid points. However, I think calling people idiots and disparaging their lineage, as well as generalizing and stereotyping is mean spirited. Makes me wonder about the validity of the Villages as "the friendliest place on earth"

[asianthree]

Most of didn't have a seat belt or didn't use them for most of our lives. We are still here.

[billethkid]

Isn't it amazing how many of us grew up as kids in the 30s and 40s and survived without a helmet riding bike, roller skating and boarding (a board with skate parts on the bottom).

We also survived driving without seat belts since there were none....as did our children...because there were none on the cars we owned.

Different time....different values....decisions were made on our own and not fear or economic or legislation driven.

btk

[rp001]

Way too many rules......Live and let live...

[red tail]

Originally Posted by JC419

I think it's great expressing the wisdom of wearing hemets. Many valid points. However, I think calling people idiots and disparaging their lineage, as well as generalizing and stereotyping is mean spirited. Makes me wonder about the validity of the Villages as "the friendliest place on earth"

dont confuse the general population with the totv folks. there is not much comparison.

[Villageshooter]

i wear one all the time,,, so if i get hit,,, i can have an open casket

[George Bieniaszek]

Reason is very simple -- riding with no helmet means that the person has no brains to protect!!