NYCkayaker "Can't we all ..." Re: Nonswimmers and PFDs

[William]

"Just get along? "
The president in the classic  "Mars Attacks" ... Now
THAT was a movie! 

I think it's time for everyone to have some cookies
and milk, grab a blanket, and take a nap, because I
for one, am getting so sleepy! 
8-) 
Will of Teanck  

--- TomBrooklyn <tombrook11232 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> > > From: David Gottlieb <peekamoose at optonline.net
>  
> > It is selfish and irresponsible of you and of any
> organization that leads
> > bicycle tours not to insist on helmets on all
> trips.
> 
> On the contrary, it is selfish, pompous and arrogant
> for any organization to require an individual
> to wear a helmet for the "good" of the rider.   As
> far as any organization or Government telling
> me what personal safety equipment I have to wear for
> my own good, I say get off my back and mind
> your own business.  I will not describe the virtues
> of going helmet free though they exist because
> it doesn't matter a whit--I don't justify my
> personal preferences.  
> 
> > don't forget to put on your helmet, buckle up, and
> wear your PFD. 
> 
> BTW, I also don't wear seat belts when driving 90+%
> of the time and damn the Albany Suit Wearing
> Tyranical Overlord's Oppression Tactics.   
> 
> > You are being irresponsible and selfish to you,
> your family and your friends if you don't.  
> 
> Ah, the classic Guilt Trip Game.   I now visualize
> that being flushed down a toilet and cleansed
> by wastewater treatment.  I wouldn't want that
> spilling into the surrouding waters raw. 
> 
> TBk
>
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