[brianbarker]

"compulsory bicycle helmet laws reduce the overall quality of life"

So...compulsory seat belt laws reduce the overall quality of life? Say what?

[jackvalentine]

Why did you ignore the next part?

"(with the main mechanism being reduction of physical activity, and resultant deterioration in health)."

[fsloth]

I call bullshit on helmet use reducing physical activity. I would claim any helmet related issues as excuses for lazyness.