I may be the only one here who lives in this godforsaken state (Maine), but in case I'm not... Just wanted to throw this up real quick and let y'all know that a new helmet law (requiring anyone on a bike to wear one, at all times) is being forcefully shoved through the corroded birthing canal of the state legislature. I am personally of the opinion that we should all have the right to live (or die as the case may be) as we damn well see fit. Among other reasons, because the research on the actual protective capabilities of your average motorcycle helmet provides sketchy evidence at best that they are even a good idea. Generally offering "total" protection up to a maximum of 18 mph (impact speed, not vehicle speed). I personally have actually never taken my bike any farther than moving it around the parking lot to another space at work without wearing my helmet... I feel like these nanny state sort of laws are more and more encroaching on our rights as human beings to make our own decisions when it comes to how to take care of our own bodies (or not to take care of them as the case may be). I would love to hear you guys thoughts on the subject.... I will throw up some links to the articles regarding this specific potential law when I have a minute in case anyone wants to look more into it. Love y'all and ride safe!
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