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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All I ask is that those who ride without a helmut
sign their organ donor cards. There is a reason than transplant surgeons call
them donorcycles. We could save lots of people if they would donate.
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=whayman@adelphia.net href="mailto:whayman@adelphia.net">Warren
Hayman</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=nanc3296@uidaho.edu
href="mailto:nanc3296@uidaho.edu">Jasper Nance</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, February 12, 2005 4:18
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Vision2020] Legistlative
update V from Rep. Trail - Feb 7-11</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Well, I don't know. It would seem that driving completely
impaired (or even somewhat) is a concern independent of whatever vehicle one
operates. Me? I don't need no stinkin' law. When my bike was running I loved
the feeling of the wind through long hair.<BR><BR>At the same time, I never
disagreed with the folks who told me that those who rode sans helmet didn't
have the brains to lose anyway. I didn't then, still don't, but I do have a
helmet. I don't need no stinkin' law. I just use it.<BR><BR>Warren
Hayman<BR><BR>On Saturday, February 12, 2005, at 03:20 PM, Jasper Nance
wrote:<BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE><TT><?fontfamily><?param Courier New><?smaller> <?/smaller><?/fontfamily></TT><?fontfamily><?param Arial><?smaller>I
dunno, I didn't think helmets were as much of a problem in said incidents
as driving while completely shitfaced was...<?/smaller><?/fontfamily><BR><?fontfamily><?param Arial><?smaller>
Not bouncing along the road lines<?/smaller><?/fontfamily><BR><?fontfamily><?param Arial><?smaller>
Ms Jasper Nance<?/smaller><?/fontfamily><BR><BR><B><TT><?fontfamily><?param Courier New><?smaller>1. Motorcycle
Helmet Legislation<?/smaller><?/fontfamily></TT></B><TT><?fontfamily><?param Courier New><?smaller> -- At
the request of the ASUI Students, several Moscow doctors, and others, I
introduced legislation that would require all motorcyclists and passengers
to wear helmets. This was voted down by the Transportation Committee
7-5. Idaho voted in such a law in 67 but it was repealed in
78. The death of three students in Moscow last fall who were
killed in accidents where they weren't wearing helmets triggered my interest
in the issue. Nationally, motorcycle accidents are up 97% since
1997. In Idaho only 39% of motorcyclists wear helmets. The cost
of motorcycle accidents in 2003 was $32 million for those wearing
helmets and $66 million for those not wearing helmets. The evidence is
clear that wearing helmets prevents many deaths and
injury. About 50% of motorcyclists don't have insurance
and so counties or the state pick up the medical expenses. Those
who voted against the bill said it was a matter of personal
responsibility. My point is that the Idaho taxpayer is picking up the
medical costs for these uninsured cyclists that total over a million
dollars. I'll bring the bill back again next year.<?/smaller><?/fontfamily></TT><BR><BR><TT><?fontfamily><?param Courier New><?smaller> <?/smaller><?/fontfamily></TT><BR><BR>_____________________________________________________<BR>List
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