This came in from Stuart who is concerned about West Australian medicos running a shock/horror story to gain a few column inches. I'm concerned too. This is not about making any sport safer. The call to ban kids under 16 from motorbikes is not based on good science and it is out of context. Spend some money on real unbiased research comparing injuries to kids under 16 on bicycles, horses, playing footy, swimming etc. and these medicos might have some credibility.
Stuart wrote:
"On todays, West Australian website, an article and poll appeared that calls for the banning of all children under 16 from riding motorcycles.
The call is made by the KidSafe General Manager, Sur Hicks, and PMH Emergency Manager Dr Garry Geelhoed, based on an insignificant number of admissions.
If you are as incensed as I am about this article, given the lack of context regarding other sports which injure children far more than motorcycling I would urge you to go to the West's website and undertake the poll that they have set up to guage community interest in support of banning our kids from riding bikes.
... send a clear message to those that would destroy our children's right to fun, sport and a healthy family lifestyle.
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