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1. The Dangers of Safety

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Football Helmets Are Better Than Ever

Modern helmets do a good job of preventing skull fractures and onfield deaths. But getting lots of concussions isn't very healthy either, to prevent them. Doctor ken too could make a more cushioned helmet but then you might be worried about skull fractures again. And then there's this problem if you did give football players a more heavily cushioned helmet, what are they going to do with it?

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