zxp
Well-Known Member
My opinion is, literally on their head be it.
They are adults and as such the law curently allows them to make the choice. What I really hate is the stance that they "set a bad example".. Sorry but I grew up watching people ride without hats and a) I made my own mind up and b) if I had have decided to not wear my hat my mother would have slapped my arse so hard I would have never presumed to do it again Kids are succeptible to LOTS of role models in this world - they watch adults drive cars - should they not do that just in case they try too? No, they know the rules, just the same with hats.
I personally do not agree.
I think in a permissive environment, these things become more socially accepted and thus more widespread. I think it is naieve to think people are not influenced by others behaviours. Whilst people can always make a choice, I feel that the likeleyhood of making the safest choice is reduced if people around you do not do it. As such, I do think people in the public eye (weather that be in magazines / TV / internet) have some sort of social responsability to wear a hat. Just as they do not to smoke / drink / talk on the phone whilst driving / drink driving / take drugs etc.