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Point-Conterpoint: Should Girls Wear Lacrosse Helmets?
Rod Patershuk & Jim Baer Debate the Merits of Girls Wearing Lacrosse Helmets or Not.
Should girls be required to wear helmets for protection in lacrosse? Jim Baer says yes and Rod Patershuk says no.
Check out these opposing viewpoints. Jim says errant sticks and falling off balance could lead to serious head injuries. Rod feels that freedom of choice is at stake and and there are sufficient rules and regulations to protect the girls so leave the helmets on the shelf.
You as the reader should consider the merits of the the arguments of the two writers and then express your opinions.
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