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Re: costs of non-helmet use

I don't mind you having such a calloused perspective. In fact I rather enjoy it. But, having worked with the Special Olympics for many years, I'd like to ...(please fill in the appropriate barbaric response of your choice)... for your insulting use of the word "retard". Go walk in their shoes for a bit and see if you don't choose your words more wisely. There are other words to use, such as a$$ hole, **** wad, fool, etc. Many of the fine folks I've worked with bust their butts just to be able to pick up a toothbrush. They try very hard to forge some sort of decent life out of what they've been dealt. Please don't associate such poor behavior with "retarded" citizens. It is insulting to them. Please know this goes beyond PC issues. Instead of bringing the above-mentioned dead people down to the level of the retarded, you've brought the retarded folks down to their level. It's been a while since I worked with these folks but I think this population is referred to as having a developmental disability. In case you were curious, cared or whatever.

 

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You seem to think increased governmental regulation will save you money.

 

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In the next 10 to 20 years, as the baby boomers move into the Depends generation, I can only wonder how the tables will turn as increased governmental regulations start to impinge on our right to own and operate a motorcycle. We will all be faced with the prospect of losing our right to operate a motorcycle because of failing health. We need to be careful what we ask for. We will have to live with it later on. Will the AMA become our AARP?

 

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I could not agree with you more.