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~~there are several pretty strong (rational) arguments against wearing a helmet all the time.
Helmets aren't magically going to protect you against stupidity, (your own or the people around you).
Mandatory helmets have been shown to reduce the uptake of cycling, which is the single biggest factor in increasing safety of cyclists in london.
Helmets pretty much only protect you against hitting the ground - which happens if you're either an inexperienced rider or very unlucky.
Helmets can in some circumstances increase the likelyhood of injury.
I'm a parent (what the fuck that has to do with my ability to decide whether to wear a helmet) and I wear a helmet only when I see the (calculated) risk being significant enough to outweigh the inconvenience of doing so. my reflex action is good. I've not had a serious fall in 20 years. I don't wear a helmet walking down the street or in the shower for example, though based on the facts I probably should. ~~
edit. do what the fuck you want to