tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post3671875140274820770..comments2023-08-23T22:06:29.354+10:00Comments on Freedom Cyclist (ad-free advocacy): "Croakey", the Crikey Health BlogFreedom Cyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-39305830211474571132010-05-11T00:18:20.639+10:002010-05-11T00:18:20.639+10:00Thanks, Ian!
- interestingly, a politician in Swe...Thanks, Ian!<br /><br />- interestingly, a politician in Sweden has put forward a proposal to their Parliament to repeal their existing mandatory helmet laws for under 15s - unsurprisingly, their MHL had a catastrophic effect on the rates of children cyclingFreedom Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-53204279514165981102010-05-08T15:36:57.248+10:002010-05-08T15:36:57.248+10:00Sue, Thanks for taking up the baton on this issue....Sue, Thanks for taking up the baton on this issue.Unfortunately, I suspect it's a bit like the abortion debate. A big 'freeze out' when the 2 sides get together.(as Robert M Pirsig would say)Perhaps the best shot would be compulsory for under 15 year olds and those who choose to ride 22 speed bikes in the traffic.Bit of a cop out, I know, but a win win for starters.cheers, Ian Menzies (Melbourne)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-50411258701466691452010-05-07T17:35:48.652+10:002010-05-07T17:35:48.652+10:00Thanks for that, Edward, I hadn't seen it! Rea...Thanks for that, Edward, I hadn't seen it! Really heartening! - in fact, dare I say it, things are really starting to shift!Freedom Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-12328505749289083222010-05-07T15:29:43.489+10:002010-05-07T15:29:43.489+10:00Did you see the follow up:
http://blogs.crikey.co...Did you see the follow up:<br /><br />http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2010/05/07/bicycle-helmet-laws-are-failed-public-policy-says-public-health-expert/Edwardhttp://bikeadelaide.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-80638242521975119072010-05-07T12:04:38.332+10:002010-05-07T12:04:38.332+10:00I also saw that ridiculous comment from the 't...I also saw that ridiculous comment from the 'trained ICU nurse'....<br /><br />*sigh*<br /><br />In my experience, people who have had their heads ridden over by a truck don't require a hospital...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Dr Paul Martin<br />Brisbane, AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com