Comments on: MotoGP Riders Plan Boycott of Motegi GP Round: Is It Reasonable? (News)

By: John

John — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:07:36 +0000

Agreed. I’m a physician, and while I don’t have a physics degree the risks that Stoner et al. are exposing themselves to is likely less than the radiation exposure they receive when they make the 50+ airplane trips every year that they have to make for their jobs. Its interesting that even in this particular incidence Stoner and Lorenzo show the same immaturity they have demonstrated many times before in MotoGP. These guys need to get a grip.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised however, as according to a BIKE editor and former TT racer, “most racers are thick as sh!t”! (a sentiment I don’t necessarily agree with however)

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By: Bubba

Bubba — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:55:14 +0000

They could go there. They will not get radiation sickness but they will be subjected to a massive dose of radiation. Why subject oneself to that if you don’t have to? In twenty years the cancer rates in that area will skyrocket. Birth defects will increase astronomically. It will be horrendous. If the U.S. gov’t says beware, beware.

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By: Dale

Dale — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:34:49 +0000

Just wondering how long my last reply will await “moderation”?

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By: Joe Bar

Joe Bar — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:49:47 +0000

Here ya go:

http://www.fim-live.com/fileadmin/user_upload/medias/MotoGP/2011/Laguna_Seca/RelazionepreliminaremotoGP-translation.pdf

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By: Dale

Dale — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:21:14 +0000

I looked at your other posts on this topic and I see the light. Your reply was as informative and rational (and revealing) as I expected it would be, thanks, I guess.

“re: “My motivations should be apparent, I “like” Japan and I wanna watch a good race.”

i believe BOB already articulated this major malfunction below… GO BOB…!!!

“The comments on here are mainly pure selfishness of people who simply want to sit in the comfort of their homes, several thousand miles away, and be entertained for a meager hour.””

My reply, to Such a damning blow? Scratching my butt, speaking an unapologetic, deeply questioning… AND???

You’re rationale for running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off is that everyone else is doing that? OK… You’re a PEOPLE and not a person? OK…

Your stated cause here is being in support of “the great and wonderful niche business of motorcycling of course…!!! ” By advocating for the cancellation of a motorcycle race? Who couldn’t follow that logic?

Good luck with your attempt at staying clear of ionizing radiation or radioactive contamination (or hyperbole). Let me know how much time you spend in such a place. “No thanks Norm, I’m good, those tin hats look much better on you”. For sport I mention that We wouldn’t Exist without Ionizing Radiation, never would have, Stay away from bananas and the Sun.

PS Great Race Today! I was selfishly, comfortably, several thousand miles away and entertained by it (I love Laguna, first went to a motorcycle race there in 1973). If you would shoot me for that let me know and I’ll make sure it’s a memorable experience for you, for a moment anyways.

Next.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:06:31 +0000

re: “You seem to have no interest in the facts or science involved here, or the opinions of those that do understand the Science”

YAHTZEE…!!! that’s exactly point i’m trying to convey. unless we’re all taking our doctorates in chemistry and know how to calculate the half life of a heavy element in row 7 of the periodic table…? nobody is going to care. you’re not going to find rational behavior around a “weighty” subject (pun intended) like NUCLEAR RADIATION outside the halls of academia. the average human being doesn’t process information like that. as K said to J… “a person is smart. PEOPLE on the other hand are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.”

re: “My motivations should be apparent, I “like” Japan and I wanna watch a good race.”

i believe BOB already articulated this major malfunction below… GO BOB…!!!

“The comments on here are mainly pure selfishness of people who simply want to sit in the comfort of their homes, several thousand miles away, and be entertained for a meager hour.”

re: “I’d truly like to know, why do You “have a dog in this fight?”

if you’ve been on here any amount of time, you’d already know the answer to that question…? why the great and wonderful niche business of motorcycling of course…!!!

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By: Dale

Dale — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:51:26 +0000

It’s Japan, not the US.

You seem to have no interest in the facts or science involved here, or the opinions of those that do understand the Science and are working with the same facts as yourself… Still, you’ve demonstrated an agenda strongly against holding this race, why? Are you Very concerned about the health and welfare of the Teams regarding their exposure (which would seem Weird to me unless you’re “close” with some Team member)? Are you merely trying to use this particular approach to express solidarity with the Riders? Is there some other, as yet unannounced to this point, reason for You to be be So strongly against the running of this planned International event? My motivations should be apparent, I “like” Japan and I wanna watch a good race. If the Japanese say “don’t come, We’re not ready for you this year” all good with me, run the Race, Great. I’d truly like to know, why do You “have a dog in this fight”?

Can’t wait for todays race!

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:47:06 +0000

re: “Joebar you’re a goof”

that’s what she said…

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:45:11 +0000

re: “Rumour has it that Rossi was the instigator of this action…”

he’s a good man that “charlie brown”. as head of rider safety, i would expect nothing less.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:38:58 +0000

re: “Casey and Lorenzo need to get a grip”

limited by contract to the handlebars of a 212 and an M1. nothing more.

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