Hey, new to scooters/wife scared

[Rooster77]

Hey, i'm new to scooter, i spent the last 3 years, scrimping', savin' to buy the best stuff for my scooter. this month i was going to get all the machining done, and mock up my new hi po fuely engine. then it happened, i live in a small town and a guy on a scooter was a victim of a hit and run-unfortunately he passed. Now my wife wants me to sell everything. I'm confused, so i'm asking all you veteran scooter guys if it really is as dangerous to ride a scooter as all my family or friends are telling me. or is it just like any other motor vehicle? i really dream of getting it done and getting the wind in my hair. so help if you can. Rooster