Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

From an e-mail:

I wanted to comment on your post on the proposed New Mexico bill for organ donors (1/30/2003 AMA Objects To New Mexico Bill Which Effectively Classifies Helmetless Street Riders As Organ Donors).

First, I must say that I am a great believer in helmets, they have saved my noggin a few times, but, it’s still up to the individual whether they wear a helmet or not.

Secondly, is Allen Hurt going to be an equal-opportunity butcher and also harvest organs from motorists who died and were not wearing a seat belt? I’m sure they would get a much richer crop there.

I cannot imagine how a bill like this could be introduced in the first place and then to even stand the slightest chance of getting through. This guy obviously has a true hatred of motorcyclists in general.

I started riding in 1963 in the UK and continued when I moved to the U.S. in 1977. I own a multitude of bikes including a Honda CBR600 and a Suzuki DR350 to name but two. I always wear protective gear when I ride and it scares me to see the kids on the bikes with sunglasses, T-shirt, shorts and tennies…but that’s their choice. I’m glad I’m a member of the AMA and that they are fighting this. Thanks for reporting the story.

Mike Hughes
Rockford, Illinois