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From: chip@vaxwaller.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: re Re Seat belts, Helmets and Freedom of Choice
Message-ID: <489@vaxwaller.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 28-Jul-86 14:24:49 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 28 14:24:49 1986
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> There are studies that show how helmets cause more damage than they
> save (such as spinal injuries) and cause GREATER insurance costs.
> In many states were there are no helmet laws, but have driver-rider education
> programs, the number of collisions, head-injuries and over-all medical
> costs are GREATLY REDUCED. And the savings are greater than the cost
> of the educational programs.
>   - Ken Dykes
>     {ihnp4,decvax,allegra,utzoo}!watmath!watbun!kgdykes
> EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE!

	I'm not trying to take sides in this thing, 'cause what you want
to do is your business, however, the above statements are interesting, but,
as of this point, unsubstantiated.  I think everyone on the net would be
interested in these reports, so if you would, could you supply us with
the specifics of these reports (who, what, when, where, how, etc.)?  Maybe
then we could have some factual rebuttal to things like the Hurt Report.
Thanks in advance.

					Happiness;
					Chip

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