Tragedy On The Slopes

This was such a tragedy. I also would never ski without a helmet. I really empathize with the family.

This so Horrible, I would never have even thought about wearing a helmet when skiing. We don't ski much and when we do it is on private property but now I have definitely took another look at what we have done and realize we have all been pretty lucky!!!

I think wearing a helmet should be like wearing a seat belt....it should be enforced to save lives! I realize it may be uncomfortable for some people, but when you look at the pros and cons, can't you just see the pros of saving a life well outweighs the cons???

I think wearing a helmet is a good idea if it will save a life or someone from a severe injury. Because there were I believe 2 young children left behind who will truly miss their mother. Anything that can protect and keep us safe we should be for it.

Wear the helmets. What's the downside? If I took my child skiing she would not be allowed on the slopes without a helmet. Why should I? However, it doesn't need to be law, there should be some sense of personal responsibility here. Maybe make it a law for minors.

I agree that helmets is something that each person should wear while skiing but I don't think that we should have to spend tax payors money to create a law for something that is a common sense decision for a person to make.

I think that it is a personal choice, and that each of us should be allowed to make that choice for ourselves. Only children should be told what they must do to protect themselves. As adults, we each weigh the risks, and make the decisions. I do understand that when you lose someone you naturally want to make changes to stop anyone else from losing someone close to them, but the sad truth is that we are all very fragile and accidents can, and will continue to happen, no matter what precautions you take.

Personally, if there is a helmet I would wear it, BUT no more laws, please! It is your head, you decide if it is worth it. Besides, not all accidents are preventable even WITH head gear on. (A friend's daughter died in a bike accident and she was wearing one.) Parents should make the choice for their children but other adults should make their own choice! We have enough of a NannyState as it is!

It is sad that this happened but she should have gone to the hospital immediately. An ambulance was there. It would have saved her life. Even though she thought she was ok-she should have never taken a chance like that. If you fall-get checked out. You just never know these days.

It was certainly sad that a relatively young and talented actresses' life was cut short by something so senseless. I do hope more people starting wearing helmets for all sports. I feel for her husband, sons, and her Mom and sister.

What a classy lady she was and what a shame. I think helmuts should be worn by both children and adults.I know my daughter will definitely be wearing one as soon as she learns to ride a bike.

It is very sad to hear about Natasha Richardson. I agree that helmets should be worn while skiing and snowboarding by everyone - not just children.

Wearing proper gear is very important. They need to do more than just promote it need sto be required.

This tragic loss has convinced me that helmuts are not just for my children. My husband and I will begin wearing them now when biking and skiing.

I would wear a helmet no matter what sport, if they made one for it. Having been hit in the head by a hockey puck as a SPECTATOR, I knwo first hand how dangerous any sport or hobby can be. We make our kids wear helemts when riding a bike, why not when skiing. It may not be fasionable, but senseless deaths could be avoided. My hear breaks for Liam and their children.