Posted On: June 27, 2006, 7:24 pm CDT

Posted By: Grizzly

If there are fears that the choice of wearing a helmet or not would cost the families of Michigan more, can you explain why the fatality rate went up 65% in Michigan last year with the helmet law still in place?

Our neighboring states ALL are helmet choice states, and have had no increase in fatalities. Was our increase more fatal neck / back injuries caused by a helmet that protects you or your head from falls at 13 MPH or below? (There is not one road I can safely ride on).

What a great safety device! We should join with the insurance companies passing legislation that helmets be used in cars as well... race car drivers use them, shouldn't we all?

The current Governor will probably not be re-elected because of this decision, and the cost that this decision has cost the state in tourism. Although the insurance companies have probably donated a lot of money to Governor Granholm.

Remember the good old days when the Democrats were of, and for the people not bought by big business? Things sure have changed.

This fact that people listen to AAA at all about this issue is interesting, and they do not even insure motorcyclists with their company. Does AAA operate or own other insurance companies? Which ones?

Bikers demographically are older, make more money, and spent more than most groups when traveling.

We wonder why our state is in financial trouble? We no longer need to wonder why tourism dollars are down. Just send the Governor a letter thanking her for saving us from ourselves, and asking motorcyclist around the country to avoid our state.