I've had my ring flattened...With my finger in it...
My wife stuck her hand into a machine and pulled it out, sans the diamond...She now wears a band...
Reality in the real world is perhaps a shock to some of you people...
Oh, stuff it. Yes, some people have accidents while wearing rings (and other jewelry). That in itself isn't a reason not to wear one. Hell, people get hit by cars just crossing the street every day. Should we all stop crossing streets because of that? Hilarious.
The article is about the question of whether the symbolism of the wedding ring is important any longer. Judging by the comments on this thread, it appears not.