I think God may be telling me to go brakeless

I have been (forcibly) riding brakeless now for about a week. And while I have gotten used to it I have a couple of things I would say about it.

1. I don't like it
   
2. I can't go as fast cos I know I wont be able to stop as quickly
   
3. I need to maintain 100% concentration at all times. I had a very very lucky escape yesterday when I let my eyes drift for a split second.
   
4. My knees are hurting.
   
   

Just my two-pence.

All 4 of those for me too (been trying to commute without touching brake). I find that I'm more of a danger to myself and others because I'm going so slow :S

Although for me the knees could be because of the gym... took my routine up a notch recently.