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

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