i will not doubt that statistically helmets do not save lives based 100% on your statements (i really do believe ya). however, this argument started 'cause i felt big ben was a dumbass for not wearing a helmet.
after careful analysis i believe the following to be true:
1. big ben is not dead.
2. a helmet could have saved his dome some trauma.
3. non-fatal injuries have yet to be accounted for properly in your argument.
therefore, big ben is a dipshit.