Motorcycles

In Utah you are not required to wear a helmet over a certain age when you ride a motorcycle. Yet I, as a passenger in a car have to wear a seat belt! If a car crashes seat belts save lives! If a motorcyclist gets in a wreck they stand a better chance of serious injury! I think lawmakers need to look at the statistics.

My son lives in Oregon, works for a Motorcycle website, and is appalled when he visits Utah! Very many motorcyclists are without helmets, weaving in and out of traffic! He was recently hit by a car in a round-a-bout in London. He ended up with a broken collar bone, but credits his helmet for saving his life! Now if you or someone you love rides a motorcycle - wear a helmet! It could just save your life, or the life of someone you love. We only have one life, live it safely!

Eagle scouts

My biggest pet peeve is parents who won't let their sons drive until they earn their Eagle Scout award! There is no logic to that at all! When your 8 yr old is a cub scout, keep his excitement up! Continue on through the scouting program, supporting your boy. It should be easy to have his Eagle by 16! Driving not involved.