[Investment Biker]

44% of accidents involving non-helmeted motorcyclists (in Ohio) are by the uninsured. Perhaps they can ride without helmets if they are insured. Also, doesn't every state in the union require seat belt use under the threat of losing federal highway funds. Why should motorcyclist be given a safety pass? If you are going to have tyranny from the feds requiring hospitals to take care of the uninsured and requiring all to wear seat belts then why do motorcyclists get a free ride?

[CenturionM]

It is precisly this type of tyranny that must be opposed at every instance.

I have worn a seatbelt since before it was popular, much less mandatory; yet the "Click it or Ticket" program infuriates me precisely because it mandates something for "my own good".

There is a law in Texas that will fine YOU if you leave your keys in the car and the car gets stolen (it's for your own good, you see).

If we are going to allow this why not expand the list?

No motorcycles, period.

No skydiving or bungee-jumping

No tobacco or alcohol, period

no small, economy cars (too dangerous with SUV's on the road).

no high-risk sexual activity of any kind

fell free to add to the list...

[Republican Wildcat]

I agree with you - as far as a state requirement for being insured. I think that is the case in many states that don't require helmets, although I'm not sure.