[blaquebyrd]

"Why would you need a helmet to go bike riding when he’s out for a little spin around the block with his daughter in tow (was she wearing a helmet). Just another example of the sissyfication of America."

Obviously you've never rode a bike on a military installation. Not only are helmets mandatory but you must wear a reflective device (belt or vest) at night. Are they sissies too?

[lakeman]

I rode bikes on a few military installations in my day and did not have to wear a helmet(early eighties). But being ordered to wear one is somewhat different from electively wearing one for a slow spin around the block.JMHO