i personnaly think not they are not forced to do these things in fact richard shouldnt have been driving the car apparently
2006-09-23 00:36:46 · 43 answers · asked by dream theatre 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
No it is still the person driving the vehicles responsibility for their own life - it was his choice to drive the car. Look at Steve Irwin for another example he took responsibility for his own life as I do with my skydiving qualification. Plus the programme is ace!
2006-09-23 00:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by renaultfi69 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
only tree hugging vegetarians want top gear banned it is the best programme on tv i personally love watching cars doing what they are meant to do so why should somebody decide for me what i should watch just because they think it is not safe statistically you are more likely to get killed playing football than competing in a motorsport event any rally driver, boy racer,track day enthusiast would give there right big toe to present that show and even have a bash at driving that jet car but no doubt the health and safety police will have something to say when people like hammond and any other enthusiast know very clearly that when there is machinery involved you can have all the rules and regulations that are available but there are factors that you cannot control if you dont like the show turn over the channel there are over 200 other channels to watch so why spoil other peoples enjoyment by sitting writing letters and mumping these people need a hobby !!
2006-09-23 05:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES and all the Lardy Lads from Top Gear like Jeremy Clarkson who set a bad example to impressionable young male idiots.
None of them could hold a candle to the guy who actually does hold the World Land Speed Record. He is a top RAF instructor. The Top Gear lads would despise him as he doesn't drink like a fish, drives slowly on public roads, and has the discipline, fitness and training required to control a vehicle above 200 mph (which none of the Top Gear lads have).
They set a bad example encouraging the Joy Rider culture, and stupid macho worship of speed among a certain section of men so prevalent in this country.
Richard Hammond had a Choice.
Dr Margaret Davidson hit and killed by the Joy Riders, the antics of Richard Hammond and Top Gear encourage, didn't.
2006-09-24 14:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Hebrew Hammer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Should nature programs be banned because Steve Irwin died?I am gutted that Richard Hammond got hurt, and glad he seems to be on the mend, but he is a big boy and he undertook the task of attempting to break the land speen record 100% aware of the risks invlolved. Top gear is a quality show and it is noones fault that this happened. If the slightest mishap caused everything to be banned think how lacking in colour and fun life would be.
2006-09-23 00:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did any one suggest that Formula 1 should be banned after the death of Ayrton Senna?
Driving cars is risky, but so is crossing the road or going fell-walking.
I hope that Richard Hammond makes a full recovery, and send my good wishes to him and his family.
The show is great and should continue.
Not even an accountant or local government official can go through life without risks. But who want's to see a show about local government officials living dangerously?
Get well soon, Mr. Hammond.
Was it Lone Wolf? There is an on/off switch on your tele, or failing that you could change channels. If you don't like a programme, don'r watch it.
2006-09-23 00:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How daft is your question!!! Of course it should not be banned. If you take that argument further you should ban all cars from the roads, all planes from the air, all ships from the sea, and we should all sit in our padded, hermetically sealed homes.
Richard is, I presume, paid a handsome fee for taking such risks. This one just didn't come off that's all.
I am very sorry he has had an accident and wish him a full recovery and look forward to seeing him again on the telly as soon as possible. He is great fun and I, for one, shall miss him if he doesn't return to the screens asap.
Get Well soon - Richard.
2006-09-23 00:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not, the nanny state we live in already treats us all like kids, probably because of the sue culture we have imported from the states, everybody is afraid of being sued by everyone else so we had all better just stay indoors and not do anything exciting. I doubt "the Hamster" was forced into driving the car and I would think that there would be many of us who would have jumped at the chance.
2006-09-23 00:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not, accidents happen. You don't ban news when a reporter gets killed or injured. I just wish the format would change back to the 90's - facts, figures, new cars and advice on used cars. If I wanted to see so called 'stars' I'd watch soaps.
2006-09-23 23:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by bondage 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was an accident at the end of the day it could have easily happened if the stig was driving the car, just one of those things, i mean they dont ban horse racing if a Jockey falls and gets injured? he had a choice to drive the car or not, he made his choice im sorry he got hurt and do hope he makes a full recovery but no need to ban the program because of it.
2006-09-23 00:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Don't be riduculous. I will happily boycott the BBC if such action is taken. The BBC have only a few very watchable programs. Top Gear is one of the best loved examples. There is an intimacy and charm in the program which has led to a stonger more heartfelt following than ANY other program on television to my knowledge. If the BBC decide to axe Top Gear it will only serve to enfuriate the public. On their heads be it!
2006-09-25 03:39:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Top Gear should have been banned long before this latest charade. Bloody stupid programme about 3 numpties playing about at the TV licence payers' expense in flash cars and going on jaunts around the world to do pointless things. Ludicrous programme.
2006-09-23 01:38:43 · answer #11 · answered by Phish 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋