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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
I really, really don't like that logic. Shouldn't we all be driving around in a 5 star rated crash vehicle than so we can all collect our next pay cheques? Why should any of us value our life less than an NHL player, or anyone else wealthier than us sort of thing. We're all different, we all have our hobbies we enjoy, and we all have our own unique tolerance for risk. Unfortunately bad timing can happen to any of us no matter how our personality combinations turn up.
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I don't disagree... Over the last few days I've had a hard time trying to justify my stance. The thing is, with motorcycles, there's nothing between you and another vehicle, and very little between you and the ground.
Playing in the NHL was always a dream of mine, so to see someone who had a shot, and was living a lot of people's dream, get put in this situation. I don't get angry at people for chosing a motorcycle over a SUV or car. But I can't feel sorry for someone who knew the hightened risks, especially in his situation.
If Dion or Kipper came out in the paper and said they have lung cancer due to their smoking, yeah... it'd be tragic, but it's their choice to smoke, just like it's mine not to. I see the same with bikes, as there is a hightened risk, regardless if you follow the rules of the road or not.
It is a sad story, and I feel for the family and friends. Maybe I over analized the situation saying that all pro athletes shouldn't be on bikes... to each their own. But I can't say I feel sorry for the guy right now. I wouldn't be on one of those things if I had all the opertunities he had available.