Whats with all the newbies all wanting to ride brakeless?

peejay78 ooooh we're off to C+ land, just like i forewarned.
"a brake? why? am i a moron?"
"a brake? why not? are you a moron?"
"a brake? oh i don't know, i wax and wane"

hehe

But! Am I more or less likely to run a red light riding brakeless?!?!
Longer stopping distance at speed x but I might be travelling slower to make up for this.. or I might not.. or I might.
Should I wear a helmet? Should I wear two if I'm riding brakeless?