024.5 Should The Isle of Men TT race be outlawed?

Dear Nargles,

Whether or not people have the freedom to die is kind of a controversial issue. The government has made marijuana illegal, because of the deaths related to it, so obviously they have some control over our actions. And it's not like we can go around killing people either, so this freedom of action thing won't really work.

But I agree with you. They knew what they were signing up for. I'm sure they know the death rates and statistics better than any of us. If this is what you really want, go for it. There's a chance that you'll die... but there's also a chance to achieve your lifetime goal. And what is life if you're not achieving your lifetime goals? For people who really believe in their dreams, the risk is worth it. They acknowledge the possibility of death and continue pursuing what they want. I admire them for that.

If they were accidentally killing or injuring spectators or other civilians, that would be another story. But they pressed "Agree and Continue" to the terms and conditions, in which the words "YOU MAY DIE" are in bold capitals. The government has no excuse to take this race away. There are people's dreams involved here, and to ban the Isle of Men TT is to rob racers of them.

Happy racing! May the odds be ever in your favor.
- Quibbles 8/11/14