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Yesterday I was riding happily along with two pals when in an instant
one guy crashed. His body and head hit the ground so hard that he broke four bones, his clavicle, three ribs, and his hip. All minor breaks that will require no surgeries. Minor is relative of course, he's in pain, but he should be back to normal or close in about six weeks. So, why am I telling you this you ask? Well, this man hit his head on the ground so hard that his helmet was thoroughly demolished in the area that impacted the ground. Today, he doesn't even have a headache. What I am conveying to you though is that his helmet is absolutely responsible for saving his life, or at the very least, saving him from months, possibly years, of recovery. I've heard stories like this before, I know you have too, but it must be said again and again. A helmet will save your life and stop much grief for everyone. I urge you all to insist that those who ride with you wear one or you don't ride with them. If you are one who refuses to wear a helmet, then it's time to put one on. The arguments usually are that "It's my head, let me worry about it." Or, "It's not comfortable." The arguments are futile self-deceptions. The truth is, it's not your head when you damage it. If you are not killed there are enormous costs to society to make you independent again. There will be emotional pain suffered by loved ones who are extremely traumatized by your complete disregard for THEIR well-being. And, if you cannot take care of yourself, they will be the ones forced to tend to you in your infant state. If a helmet is not comfortable, find one that is, or, give up cycling! |
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verbose troll anecdote
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What enormous costs to society?
Fred "RB" wrote in message om... Yesterday I was riding happily along with two pals when in an instant one guy crashed. His body and head hit the ground so hard that he broke four bones, his clavicle, three ribs, and his hip. All minor breaks that will require no surgeries. Minor is relative of course, he's in pain, but he should be back to normal or close in about six weeks. So, why am I telling you this you ask? Well, this man hit his head on the ground so hard that his helmet was thoroughly demolished in the area that impacted the ground. Today, he doesn't even have a headache. What I am conveying to you though is that his helmet is absolutely responsible for saving his life, or at the very least, saving him from months, possibly years, of recovery. I've heard stories like this before, I know you have too, but it must be said again and again. A helmet will save your life and stop much grief for everyone. I urge you all to insist that those who ride with you wear one or you don't ride with them. If you are one who refuses to wear a helmet, then it's time to put one on. The arguments usually are that "It's my head, let me worry about it." Or, "It's not comfortable." The arguments are futile self-deceptions. The truth is, it's not your head when you damage it. If you are not killed there are enormous costs to society to make you independent again. There will be emotional pain suffered by loved ones who are extremely traumatized by your complete disregard for THEIR well-being. And, if you cannot take care of yourself, they will be the ones forced to tend to you in your infant state. If a helmet is not comfortable, find one that is, or, give up cycling! |
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You know, the costs beyond those due to giving up cycling - as an individual
or a society. The conspiracy of ignorance masquerades as common sense. "Fred" wrote in message et... What enormous costs to society? Fred "RB" wrote in part in message om... If a helmet is not comfortable, find one that is, or, give up cycling! |
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On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 10:54:28 -0300, Chris Phillipo
wrote: In article , says... Yesterday I was riding happily along with two pals when in an instant one guy crashed. His body and head hit the ground so hard that he broke four bones, his clavicle, three ribs, and his hip. All minor breaks that will require no surgeries. Minor is relative of course, he's in pain, but he should be back to normal or close in about six weeks. On the way to work last week I witnessed a bicycle accident. The cyclist lost his entire left side. Thanks to the marvels of modern science and the surgeons, he is allright now. |
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You have used a strange choice of words. Verbose and anecdote
contradict each other. "Doug Huffman" wrote in message .. . verbose troll anecdote "RB" wrote in message om... |
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Helmet reminder...
I urge you all to insist that those who ride with you wear one or you
don't ride with them. If you are one who refuses to wear a helmet, then it's time to put one on. The arguments usually are that "It's my head, let me worry about it." Or, "It's not comfortable." The arguments are futile self-deceptions. The truth is, it's not your head when you damage it. If you are not killed there are enormous costs to society to make you independent again. There will be emotional pain suffered by loved ones who are extremely traumatized by your complete disregard for THEIR well-being. And, if you cannot take care of yourself, they will be the ones forced to tend to you in your infant state. If a helmet is not comfortable, find one that is, or, give up cycling! While you're at it, better tell people to wear a helmet while climbing stairs or a ladder - falling from both can cause head injuries as well. Heck, why not just wear a helmet 24/7 - you never know what might happen |
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Its not possible for a story to be both brief and wordy? Anecdote may refer
to the content of the story, in that there are few incidents to relate in the story. Verbose, however, has to do with the manner of telling the story: the number of words per incident perhaps. Duffy "RB" wrote in message om... You have used a strange choice of words. Verbose and anecdote contradict each other. "Doug Huffman" wrote in message .. . verbose troll anecdote "RB" wrote in message om... |
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