Subject: Re: Advice for you all:

But if you do, wear your helmet.

For decades, Michigan required motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. When the Shinies took control in Lansing, the helmet law was repealed as "freeedom". But Michigan's car seat belt use law is enforced.

"Freeedom" on a bike, but not in a car?

I have a theory: it's a sinister conspiracy by the insurance industry.

Get in a wreck in a car, and the seat belt will minimize/eliminate serious injuries, reducing insurance claims expense.

Get in a wreck on a bike, without a helmet, and you are more likely to be killed outright, also reducing insurance claims expense.

Steve