Jennifer Granholm: This man is looking for your help.
The Michigan House of Representatives, following the Senate, has passed a bill to repeal the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists. The bill is now in the hands of Governor Jennifer Granholm, though this Detroit News story suggests it may not become law."'The governor supports the current law, and no one has made a convincing argument that she should feel differently,' said Liz Boyd, the governor's press secretary."
According to the News, yesterday's vote "marks the first time both chambers have agreed during the same legislative session that Michigan should join 30 other states -- including all those in the Midwest -- to let riders decide whether to don helmets."
One long time Democrat motorcyclist "said he would likely vote for DeVos based on the helmet issue, despite leaning toward Democratic candidates for 20 years. 'It's about who will represent me and my interests.'"
Says Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis: "If this governor doesn't sign it, I guarantee you the next governor will."
posted by Mookie at
10:36 AM
3 Comments:
Granholm needs a convincing argument? The state of Michigan is in trouble as it is with jobs and businesses. With increasing gas prices more people are purchasing motorcycles and taking vacations on the back of their bikes. The state is losing out on big tourist dollars. Many of the riders do not come into Michigan because they have to pack a helmet and carry it for just one little part of the trip. Not worth it to many so they stay to the south with their money.
Baby Crackhead
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Anonymous, at 6:41 PM
While I think it would be stupid to ride a motorcycle without a helmet, I don't think it needs to mandatory by law to wear one. The only person you hurt when you don't wear a helmet is yourself. Laws should protect people from others but not from themselves. otherwise, super-size meals and candybars would have to be outlawed.
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Anonymous, at 8:55 AM
baby crackhead is speaking the truth.
If I want to ride without a helmet I should have the right.
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Anonymous, at 6:39 PM
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