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Originally posted by Steve Carlton
I think there's a distinction to be made between blame for the accident and blame for the level of injuries. For example, let's say I drive around in a VW bug and get into a head-on collision and wind up in a wheelchair. I would consider myself partially to blame for my situation, if driving a safe car with ABS and airbags would have avoided that outcome. By the same token, I would feel responsible for excessive injuries as a result of not wearing quality protective gear on a motorcycle.
We assume an "unnecessary" risk by choosing to ride a bike and be more vunerable vs a car. We do it knowing full well the consequences of this risk, but consider the return to be worth it.
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I'm REALLY having an issue with the doctor's "bigger is safer" concept. This simply is not the case, and a trauma surgeon should know this.
What's safe? Cars with decent horsepower and superior handling driven by people with ability. Who are paying attention.
Give me a 330ix over a GMC Yukon any day of the week. In the Bimmer, I can either aviod the accident or minimize the damage. In the Yukon, I start worrying about things like stopping distance and rollover.
We all make our choices, and the only perfectly safe activity is hiding under the covers in your bedroom. Not my cup of meat...