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I'm thinking the same thing!

So, what is your opinion right now?

Um, you're a little late to t'party, Mike! Check Lefty's comment a few posts up! Sorry, no points for originality...

Thinking about THE DEAN MACHINE's comment above, I don't understand why so many straightforward words and phrases in the English language have become forbidden, just because some idiot uses them in a derogatory manner. To illustrate the problem, here is a pic I posted on Facebook earlier...

Yeah, that was one... Like we English aren't allowed to talk about eating f*ggots...

You know, if you weren't so thick, you might even be able to write a book...

Yeah, you read some of the comments on Karl's post, and there are several people who've had their groups taken down. Trouble is, all they ever say that it "violates community standards", but they never tell you how. Seems like "speedway" really is a dirty word these days...

That's what I said! After I read Karl's post, I went to get on that, and it had disappeared.

Only one of them is...

That still wouldn't explain why two groups have gone missing...

I have no idea what's going on... Karl Fiala's "Speedway Friends" group has been deactivated, because it "broke community guidelines". Now, I've just tried to get on the "Old Time Speedway" group, and I can't find that. Any of you on that group, and have seen that deactivated - or is it just me?

That's a great call! It's easy to forget how poor and ineffective he was in his first season. He has the rare distinction of actually DOUBLING his average from one season to the next (4.17 to 8.63).

Yeah, Rob was definitely an "acquired taste"! What a poseur! Funny thing, with riders like him, their persona gets in the way of their ability. Rob actually was a damn good rider, but people let their views of him colour their opinions.

You too...

Doyle?

See above...

Okay, let's get rid of Woffinden and Madsen, as they are crap. Kick Doyle out, 'cos he's dangerous. Might as well get rid of Zmarzlik and Lindgren, as they are the same. And Lebedevs. Lambert and Bewley don't know what line to take, so take them out. Leave Holder out as he's an Aussie. So, who do we bring in to replace 'em?

Wasn't that long ago, people were saying the same about Doyle...

Not at all. And making wild accusations doesn't do you any favours. What I am saying is that crimes involving physical violence - such as murder - should be considered the most serious crimes.

Whereas those who kill others because of their race/colour/religion, or who assault/rob the elderly and vulnerable, should be invited round for tea and cupcakes?

Unfortunately, a lot of people don't get that, and they think that everything is black and white...

That's what amazes me. Here in the US, drugs have always been more widely available/used, and people always say, "recreational drug use is fine". When it leads to harder drugs, and when it leads to crime, no it's not! Yet they still try to claim, "Oh, it's just a coincidence..."

That is why I never referred to religion, as I didn't know your standing. Again, that's why I refuse use the term "mistake". It sickens me when people use the term "mistake" instead of "bad decision". They are not the same.

No out is trying to justify his actions; there IS no justification. I am just trying to find out whether people believe in rehabilitation and atonement.

Okay, so some simple - and honest - questions. Do you think that ex-cons should ALWAYS be considered cons? Do you think that they can redeem themselves, and become useful - even upstanding - members of the community? Should they ever be re-employed? Should they even be given the opportunity? Should they be locked up for life? Should they be deprived of any contact with the outside world for life? Should they simply be executed?