Opinion/Editorial

The AMA recently issued a bulletin stating that a federal task force from the CDC is poised to recommend a nationwide mandatory helmet law. True to form, the AMA is opposed to the recommendation. Citing the organization’s official party line, AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard said that while the AMA strongly advocates helmet use, the organization believes that motorcyclists should have the right to choose whether or not they wear a helmet. Honestly though, it is about time that the AMA, and we as motorcyclists, got a bit more honest and real about motorcycle safety, and stopped capitulating to a vocal group of libertarian riders who see riding without a helmet as an integral part of motorcycling culture.