Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

I would say that people have an inherent right to walk through unlit footpaths, should they wish. This should not effect how they are viewed in the eyes of the law. Not really sure the same should be said for the use of bike helmets though.

That is saying then that you do not believe there is an inherent right to wear (or not) what you want when cycling. (excluding say for example a long skirt that may get caught and cause an accident).