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------------------------------ Learning from Tragedy ----------------------------- Recently, when wearing of helmets by two-wheeler riders was declared to be mandatory, many of us raised a hue and cry, citing so many reasons for not wearing a helmet.
Personally speaking, I felt it was a silly rule. But, the recent death of one of my closest friend's brother along with his friend made me think otherwise. Had they been wearing helmets, they may have survived.
It was heart-rending to see the bereaved family, with a haunted look in their eyes, the disbelief and the agony writ large on their faces, trying to come to terms with the loss of their only son.
In today's fast-paced world, youngsters hardly spare a moment to think about life and their loved ones. It is only incidents like these which strike too close at home, that make us youngsters sit up and take stock of our lives.
I sincerely appeal to all the two-wheeler riders to wear helmets, not by force, but by choice. Many of us may argue that there is no guarantee that wearing a helmet will save one's life. But, at least, we will die knowing that we valued this precious gift called life.
Janice Fernandes, Cansaulim in a letter to the Editor ----------------------------------------------- The Navhind Times 16/04/05 page 8 -----------------------------------------------
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