Helmets for Bike Riders

I vehemently oppose your editorial.

Are you and the state now playing the role of prudish nanny who refuses to let her charges out to play because they might get hurt? Why not require helmets for surfers, downhill skiers and skateboarders?

The world is not injury-free and writing more legislation will never make it so. All that does is increase the state’s oppression of personal lives.

The seat belt, baby seat, motorcycle helmet and proposed bicycle laws must be abolished. Send Big Brother packing with all his laws (and helmets), and let people decide for themselves how to conduct their personal lives.

MARK ALBERICI

Los Angeles