Helmet law: ‘Political correctness gone wrong’ - The Seattle Times

King County’s repeal of the bike-helmet mandate is a disgusting example of political correctness gone wrong. Instead of addressing the real issue — unequal enforcement of a law that saves lives — the Board of Health repealed the law.

Again and again, clueless politicians are sacrificing everyone’s safety because they refuse to address underlying problems — whether Sound Transit fare enforcement or bail or encampments or shoplifters.

There’s a reason why good Democratic voters are supporting tough-on-crime mayors like New York’s Eric Adams; recalls of San Francisco school boards; and Seattle city attorneys who promise to prosecute misdemeanors.

Shame on the King County Board of Health for encouraging head injuries by repealing the helmet law.

Don Glickstein, Seattle

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