Posted On: July 18, 2006, 10:44 am CDT

Posted By: jim

Mr Bly is quite eloquent. Rob is naive to say the least about insurance if he does not realize that premiums don't pay claims;returns from investments with those premiums pay claims but no they don't feel they have to put up with risk.
Mr Whittier, who so clearly notes blood at accident scenes and does not seem inclined to help is obviously one of those rubbernecking ghouls that cause further risk on the highway gawking instead of driving responsibly.
Like Bly I've been riding since the mid 60's. Unlike Bly I've seen an improvement, although self serving, in the way we are viewed by 'cage' drivers. They know now they might be running down their favorite doctor so more care is key.
This improvement, I have to admit, could be limited to Florida. In tune I think with Bly but more specifically the hemets are not the issue. When did driving become 'a RIGHT'? We treat it like one. We cherish it with more fervor than we do most of our spouses and we allow for it with a yearly death toll of upwards of 50K. If you use a gun on someone; intentionally or negligently you face criminal prosecution. In those states where you can carry a gun you face a 'real' background check, pertinent training and join a part of the population that commits .01% of violent crimes,has negigible accident rates and gun ownership is a 'RIGHT'. Our legislators will not wake up on their own. Insurance companies and Commisioners will not police themselves. it is surely a shame that the only motorists who are proactive on the subject of highway safety make their statement by accepting further risk to themselves, daring those who won't to stand up and be responsible.
Let those who ride decide!!