It's also like arguing that seat belts discourage potential drivers, by framing it as an activity so dangerous it necessitates safety mechanisms. Of course it'

It's also like arguing that seat belts discourage potential drivers, by framing it as an activity so dangerous it necessitates safety mechanisms. Of course it's dangerous. I would personally barely ever ride without a helmet. I see so many arguments like this postulating on hypothetical situations where life without helmets would be better, but they all come across as justifications for not really wanting to wear a helmet. I think it's very important to have them required by law, so that it is not seen as a cool or rebellious thing to not wear one. It's just normal.