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A Mate of mine had a property a few K's out of Nimbin and the Missus and myself stayed there for 3 weeks, Beautiful part of the country.
I spent quite a few enjoyable afternoons at the pub and after a couple of days the offers of MJ stopped as they realised I wasn't interested.
I found the locals to be extremely friendly and helpful and I had a fantastic time whilst I was there also the pies at the bakery were really really good [thumbsupbig]
Seems I missed their Aus, NZ ride on the weekend . Apparently it was held in most capital cities here and NZ , to reform the mandatory helmet laws for adults. From what I have been able to gather it went without arrests or fines handed out. Hopefully I will find out in advance when the next ride is . Maybe there is hope we can catch up with the rest of the world.
Maybe this will answer the question.
Cheers, Mick.
IT seems like one of the early supporters of the mandatory helmet laws are wondering if it is the right thing.
Change Australia’s helmet laws and let people decide | Bicycle Network
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Originally Posted by grey_ghost
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My understanding was that someone who was anti-helmet got themselves elected to BN and then ran a "consultation" which, surprise, surprise, concluded that helmets should be optional. They appear to have ignored the expert evidence of the trauma surgeons who responded to the consultation and provided their view that helmets saved lives.Quote:
Originally Posted by trog
Edit: it says "60% of bike riders called for change":
- they mean that 60% of respondents supported no helmets, not 60% of cyclists: so even in this case it was only line-ball - that's hardly a ringing endorsement.
- what proof did they have that anyone who responded was actually a cyclist? This used to be a pet issue for a non-cyclist that I used to work with, on the basis that he hated the nanny state generally.
I think that if you ride on the road a helmet should be mandatory, on a bike trail or in a park then optional.
freedom of choice and acceptance of consequences.
The trouble is that most bike trails cross roads, or follow them for some distance. I reckon it's either mandatory everywhere or it isn't. And falling off on a downhill dirt trail can do you as much damage as being knocked off on a sealed road by a car cutting you off.Quote:
Originally Posted by loanrangie
Impossible in a socialist nation.
Why would I , as the tax payer, pay the healthcare bill for someone's stupid act
I think it's fair If one, when he choose not to wear helmet, not to wear safety belt, or not to follow road rules, will waive their Medicare entitlement to any healthcare cost that may incurr as a result.
In the future with the technology development, it's actually quite possible tpmoNitor people's micro decisions.
No helmet? Not a problem? Just pay the medical bills 100% out of pocket. Hotel cost alone at any Aussie hospital is around $1500 per night.
Can't pay? Not a problem just declare bankruptcy
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Originally Posted by Eevo