IOM

I was sad to see another countryman of mine die at the TT.

Isn't it time to stop ?

I don't buy the "free will" thing. There's money to be made, and
reputations to be built.
I also don't buy this "he died doing what he loved". What bullshit; he
loved his wife and children and his friends too.

 

In a way, the IOM is safer than going fast alone on mountain roads.
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Thanks, robots.

 

There's hard decisions too for the people involved in organisation. You
can tell yourself you're doing the best you can to make sure the event
is as safe as it can possibly be. But there's the nagging doubt that you
are also helping people to hurt themselves. I've known people (like my
Dad) who eventually gave up helping organise race meetings after one
inquest too many.

The one that pissed me off this year was Martin Loicht. He was only
racing in the Supersports to get the right license to be able to race in
the TT Zero electric M/C race.

 

No.
more people die playing outdoor bowls here than any other sport.

I don't have a problem with freedom of choice.

Wouldn't be a choice if there was no TT

Point taken.
I ride a bicycle in a city full of homicical maniacs. Swim in a
freezing harbour with all sort of things floating in it/on it. Keep
worrying about Jaws.

It's just too dangerous. The riders stand such a high chance of death
or serious injury because of the high speeds and the nature of the
curcuit.

Why don't we allow performance enhancing drugs for athletes ? why does
the TT check the bikes and riders before races?
If there was no more carnage at the TT than any other race circuit,
then I wouldn't be so left-wing about this

 

Left wing is letting people do their thing - tolerance.
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Thanks, robots.

 

I'm all for tolerance. However, we all occassionally need someone to
tap us on the shoulder and say "bad idea".

 

IMHO you're both confusing Left-wing/Right-wing (Socialist/Capitalist)
with Authoritarian-Libertarian. And I really don't see how any of those
4 political corners have anything to do with whether the IOM (and all
the Irish road racing) should continue to exist.

Phew. Nearly got a bit political there, but I think I got it back on
topic.

 

but lots of people want to smoke crack, have sex with minors, beat up
gays.
OK, I make your point. I'll give up on this one
I think it's like binge drinking, no easy answer.