Monday, August 11, 2014

024 Should The Isle of Men TT race be outlawed?

Hey guys! I've got some current events for you today!


The Isle of Men Tourist Trophy race is located on the Snaefell Mountain Course, the oldest one still in use. 225 miles, it's extremely dangerous, with 242 deaths resulting since its start 107 years ago, with four from just this year. They travel down narrow paved roads at an average of 130mph. With the death toll being what it is, some people wonder if this kind of racing should still be made illegal. 

Connor Collins, competitor of the Isle of Men TT Race,
during his crash from the course in 2010. If you can see
clearly, his body is that T shape above the fence and his
motor bike is that big piece of flying debris.
CI would say no to this question. "Oh my gosh! Nargles! Why would you say such a thing?!" Look, all these guys that compete in this race, they know the death tolls and the risk they run by participating. The only way they would be willing to risk their lives whilst doing this is because they really love it. The inspiration for this post was a video I saw on YouTube (because I am always on YouTube, link below), and in that video was a biker participating in this race. He recounted that in 2010, I think it was, he had this horrible crash off the curve of a hill thing. He ended up in the ER with a broken back, dislocated knee, and messed up arm. Despite his injuries, and kind of maybe almost dying, he worked his butt off to get back into racing again. He said it took a lot of physical and mental work, but he believes that this race is the best one in the world. He wouldn't dream of letting anything stop him. 

I say that if they are aware of the incredible risks they're taking with their lives and still wish to proceed with the race, I see no reason why the government (or whoever) has the authority to ban it. FREEDOM OF ACTION (?!?), YEAH!!

What do you all think (Quibbles included)?

Love always,
- Nargles 8/11/14

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