Full-Face vs Bucket Helmets

After years of wearing a full-face helmet I think I am going to take a walk on the wild side on my next ride and cruise with a half helmet and googles.

This all started with me not being able to fit my shades under my full-face, buying some googles then liking how they look with a half-helmet (plus I don't think they would fit under my visor).

Anyone have any feelings one way or the other? Freedom of a brain-bucket vs. the protection of a full-face?