droo wrote:
>
> On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 23:52:50 -0500, Barry <barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> Er, The AMA tried to do a study a few years back about helmets, they
>> started finding out that, while death due to head trauma decreased,
>> neck/spinal injuries increased. I personally believe that very few
>
>
> Well there ya go. Lives saved. I'd take a neck/spinal injury over death
> anyday. I would also like to submit the idea that those people getting
> the spinal injuries might be those who would have died from head trauma.
> Certainly not true in all cases, I'm sure.
>
well, opinions vary. I have a close friend that wrecked his jeep and is
paralyzed from the belly button down. He tells me that not a day goes by
that he dosent wish he had just died. I am not sure I would want to exist
like that myself, so I understand his point. Quality of life is certainly
a factor...
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