Racing - relative risks? (Split thread)

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 17th June 2010, 07:45

Its was me that asked for your posts to be removed from the initial thread.

It was insensative, poorly timed and not required.

Its is perfectly correct that your comments are in a seperate thread.

The reason the "majority" are agreeing with you is because the 'minority' (who actually get out there and participate) feel getting into this debate is pointless and remains in bad taste at this time.

No further comment from me.

**sinfull** · 17th June 2010, 09:03

I recently did a skydive, sure it was a tandum and there hadn't been an accident in thousands and thousands of jumps, but there was a risk of one . There are ppl who say "bugger that your mad "I" wouldn't do one, if shit happens you could die" ! That's their choice !
I smoke ! Ppl say to me "your mad, it could kill you" , but i choose to smoke !
Recently the gubbermunt decided that they would try to enforce a give up smoking tax to price smoking out of many budgets, taking away ppls freedom of choice, That grates me !
Many of your posts on this thread have stated in a round about way that perhaps the IOM organisers or the gubberment should rethink whether the race should perhaps be canned or limited to slower bikes ? Why ?
Many parts of the world are overpopulated to the point where many children starve, it almost seems inhumane to let them have children, shall we enforce sterilisation apon these ppls ?

The racers who race the IOM choose to do so, they're not forced ! What your implying is to take away their freedom of choice !

**FROSTY:Me** · 17th June 2010, 09:19

Edbear trying to explain our addiction to racing or mountain climbing,skydiving etc is in reality impossible (in my opinion) You either get it or you don't.
Would I race IOMTT? IN AN INSTANT. Not even a moments hesitation. WILL I race it ? I plan to.

**Stirts** · 17th June 2010, 09:22

Originally Posted by slowpoke

You think someone enters the IoM without "pausing to think"? Fool.

Originally Posted by sinfull

I recently did a skydive, sure it was a tandum and there hadn't been an accident in thousands and thousands of jumps, but there was a risk of one . There are ppl who say "bugger that your mad "I" wouldn't do one, if shit happens you could die" ! That's their choice !
I smoke ! Ppl say to me "your mad, it could kill you" , but i choose to smoke !
Recently the gubbermunt decided that they would try to enforce a give up smoking tax to price smoking out of many budgets, taking away ppls freedom of choice, That grates me !
Many of your posts on this thread have stated in a round about way that perhaps the IOM organisers or the gubberment should rethink whether the race should perhaps be canned or limited to slower bikes ? Why ?
Many parts of the world are overpopulated to the point where many children starve, it almost seems inhumane to let them have children, shall we enforce sterilisation apon these ppls ?

The racers who race the IOM choose to do so, they're not forced ! What your implying is to take away their freedom of choice !

The way I interpreted some of Edbears posts was simply that we should ALL reflect on what is important to us, what we are passionate about and live life that way. I didn't read it as an attack on the IoM TT or the people who race.

As Bridget Dobbs said she had no regrets as "our lives have been immeasurably enriched by the TT and the Isle of Man". "Dobsy died doing what he most loved, in a place he loved and felt at home and surrounded by people he loved and admired.

What a way to live your life - truly awesome!!!

**Shaun** · 17th June 2010, 09:27

Hi, It was ME that asked Ed to remove this thread, AS I KNOW WHAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS are going to do, to try and hang on to our mate as long as possible YES I DO KNOW!

Ed understood my logic, and agreed to ask for it to be removed, so the FAMILY AND FRIENDS do NOT have to read our thoughts on the subject!!!!!!!

Maybe in time start it again, but PLEASE put it to bed for now

**imdying** · 17th June 2010, 09:42

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Nup, it's offensive, hurtful and judgmental from someone who knows very little about the activity and/or people involved. You think someone enters the IoM without "pausing to think"? Fool.

You jumped up little prick, what a fucked up way to twist what that person wrote.

Offensive hurtful and judgemental would be "What sort of stupid fuckwit goes off and kills themselves playing at motorcycle racing in the most dangerous place in the world when they've fuck all chance of winning, just like the last 30+ races". That post was nothing like that so get off your high horse and stick your wanky post up your arse.

**sinfull** · 17th June 2010, 09:43

Originally Posted by Stirts

The way I interpreted some of Edbears posts was simply that we should ALL reflect on what is important to us, what we are passionate about and live life that way. I didn't read it as an attack on the IoM TT or the people who race.

As Bridget Dobbs said she had no regrets as "our lives have been immeasurably enriched by the TT and the Isle of Man". "Dobsy died doing what he most loved, in a place he loved and felt at home and surrounded by people he loved and admired.

What a way to live your life - truly awesome!!!

Point taken and i appologise Ed , there was only one post where you hinted they may have to look at limitations !