New York Rider Dies Protesting Motorcycle Helmet Law

Many a times, we hate governments regulating the way we live and argue statistical probabilities. Felt very sorry to read this story. When it comes to life, we may not get second chances always. Safety standards may be based on statistics, but our lives aren't.

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