Statism
As each day awakens, we see government exercising its desire to control us just a little bit more......... tugging one more freedom away from us. At this very moment, in committee of the Illinois General Assembly is proposed legislation called "Ski Slope Safety Act". In essence, "The Ski Slope Safety Act provides that every ski area operator shall ensure that all skiers and snowboarders are not permitted to enter the recreation area without protective helmets".
Our industry actively promotes the use of helmets. In 2002, the National Ski Areas Association launched the "Lids on Kids" interactive website (www.lidsonkids.org) in an effort to educate kids and parents about helmet use on the slopes. As a result of this and other education efforts by resorts, ski helmet use is now at 87% for kids age 9 and under; 75% for kids age 10-14; and 61% for kids ages 15-17. These figures are impressive, especially when compared to other mandated helmet sports.
Not only does this bill remove one more of our freedoms of choice, but it places the resorts in charge of enforcement.
You may ask what statism is and what does that have to do with wearing a helmet. One definition of statism is as follows...........
Under statism, government is no longer a policeman, but a gang of thugs with the legal power to initiate force in any manner they please against a legally disarmed citizen. This seems to be a rather harsh stance as I always thought it meant government wanting to make all of our decisions for us and removing freedoms one by one to meet it owns agenda.
Not only does this act require helmets on the slopes, but requires helmets upon entering the area as well as such activities as walking through the rental shop. Sounds like someone has a personal vendetta on the burner. Slips and falls at home are more common than incidents on the slopes..........so, do not be surprised if some day you may be requuired to wear a helmet the next time you step into the shower or tub............
TTYL
Our industry actively promotes the use of helmets. In 2002, the National Ski Areas Association launched the "Lids on Kids" interactive website (www.lidsonkids.org) in an effort to educate kids and parents about helmet use on the slopes. As a result of this and other education efforts by resorts, ski helmet use is now at 87% for kids age 9 and under; 75% for kids age 10-14; and 61% for kids ages 15-17. These figures are impressive, especially when compared to other mandated helmet sports.
Not only does this bill remove one more of our freedoms of choice, but it places the resorts in charge of enforcement.
You may ask what statism is and what does that have to do with wearing a helmet. One definition of statism is as follows...........
Under statism, government is no longer a policeman, but a gang of thugs with the legal power to initiate force in any manner they please against a legally disarmed citizen. This seems to be a rather harsh stance as I always thought it meant government wanting to make all of our decisions for us and removing freedoms one by one to meet it owns agenda.
Not only does this act require helmets on the slopes, but requires helmets upon entering the area as well as such activities as walking through the rental shop. Sounds like someone has a personal vendetta on the burner. Slips and falls at home are more common than incidents on the slopes..........so, do not be surprised if some day you may be requuired to wear a helmet the next time you step into the shower or tub............
TTYL
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