But if it is covered by insurance, it is still 'public' money. Insurance companies get their money from... you guessed it.. people like you and me. My premiums go to pay for someone else's incident. Its not like the person who had the incident is taking responsibility and paying the expenses themselves.
Gerrit -----Original Message----- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:55 AM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: OT For the cyclists here There is an argument that one who dies early will cost the healthcare system far less than someone who lingers in into their golden years, health declining as they age. If the accident involves an automobile liability will be covered (at least partially). For those reasons and for the reasons as articulated by Bob W. I am all for being libertarian when it comes to helmet laws for adults. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> Sent: May 7, 2013 5/7/13 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Subject: Re: OT For the cyclists here On 06/05/2013 9:31 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > While we're at it why don't we start discussions about abortion, gun > control and the existence of God? (yes, yes and no, fwiw) > > For some reason helmets give rise to the same intensity of discussions among cyclists (not just on this list btw). > > As for me, don't care what any study says I like wearing them and will continue to do so. Others can do what they want, don't so much care, as long as they're adults it's their personal decision, I won't judge either way. > In general I agree with your attitude, except when it comes to public liability. In our country, it is costing the public purse more for unhelmeted riders who conk their noggins. If we had private insurance, I would say it's between the rider and his insurance company, but in a publicly funded system, the cards play a little differently. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
