Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Helmets and risk tolerance

In a message dated 8/20/2002 6:07:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
amber.apple@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< And if people want to jump on a horse with no riding experience, that is
 their choice, just don't participate in a group outting where your limited
 abilities will harm others. Freedom of choice, Didn't our forefathers have
 something to say about that?
 
 Otay, let the flames rise.
 amber >>

Our forefathers certainly did.  Our current state of mind is another matter.  
Quite obviously, we all need to be protected from ourselves.  From helmet and 
seatbelt laws, to anti-smoking ads, to lawsuits over the amount of fat in a 
Big Mac.  Big Brother is just looking out for the great unwashed masses.  
Tolerance of differing opinions and actions is a thing of the past.  Of 
course, we must be tolerant of THEIR beliefs.........  :o)

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