Helmets for All

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I was halfway pleased to see the March 16 editorial saying that "the youngest riders should wear helmets." Two bills involving helmets are being discussed currently in Augusta. One is a universal mandate; the other requires riders 18 and under to wear helmets when operating motorcycles.

Developing sensible habits at a young age is commendable, but with the ever-escalating cost of medical care, it is time for the adults to step up and wear the same protection. Why must society continue to bear the expense of the lengthy rehabilitation, and perhaps permanent disability, brought on by the devastating head injuries suffered by helmetless riders?

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Helmets for All

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