Why I favor mandatory helmet laws

Higgledy-Piggledy
Big Ben (the Quarterback)
Hero of Pittsburgh and
Superbowl champ.

Now fans relate to him
Osteopathically,
Hoping his face heals be-
Fore training camp.

Yesterday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, “Big” Ben Roethlisberger was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. All of the news coverage has noted that Steelers coach, Bill Cowher had given Ben a hard time about riding without a helmet, and former QB, Terry Bradshaw, had admonished Ben to ride motorcycles after he retired. Umm…Ben, perhaps you might have listened to them.

Fortunately, his early prognosis looks good. Despite multiple facial fractures and lacerations, early reports suggest that he does not have any brain, spinal, or abdominal damage. As a human being, I’m relieved that he’s probably going to be alright. As a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I’m hopeful that he’ll be back on his feet soon. And perhaps the Pennsylvania Legislature will revisit the law that currently makes wearing helmets optional while riding motorcycles.