Date: 10/18/2004 11:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 37843
I think its rediculous that he had to lose points for it, he worked way to hard to be in first plact then just because of one word he was deducted enough points to put him in second place. thats not right.  |
Date: 10/19/2004 12:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 62914
I agree with what you said about the Jackson/Timberlake "wardrobe malfunction". I don't think there should have been a fine if something like that (the malfunction) didn't get a fine. It seemed like they were enjoying the attention from it.
-Goddess Of Imaginary Light  |
Date: 10/19/2004 5:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 3648
Well I'm not really into the racing world myself so I did not see the interview...But with what you have here I would say yeah the fine is justified I believe....but to take away points that he earned before the slip of the tongue isn't truly fair. But that's my opinion based on your post.  |
Date: 10/19/2004 5:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 8024
maybe next time he will bite his tongue ... The penalty fits the crime perfectly ... it had to be what it was cause nascar gave out two other penaltys for swearing before the jr. incident and they couldn't change it for him ... they never would have docked him the points if they hadn't already docked the other two offenders already ...me I am a RYR fan myself ...so I wish he would cause every week lol ... c  |
Date: 10/19/2004 8:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 13119
if others were charged before him and had the same type of fine/penalty then, yes, he definitely deserved what he got. There was a precedence and it couldn't be changed for him.  |
Date: 10/19/2004 10:42:00 AM
From Authorid: 50434
I think the fine and loss of points are stupid, its not like he said it in anger towards anyone or any situtation, people make mistakes. Its just another way of getting money from someone. And if there is a fine they dont need a fine of 10,000 thats alot of money.  |
Date: 10/19/2004 3:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 4144
i think he should have been fined money or points but not both. that's about as stupit for whipping your kid because they got a paddling in school. why punish somebody twice for one offense? besides, what self respecting nascar fan hasn't said that word plus a lot worse? i live in bristol so believe me, they are a rowdy bunch!! and, i don't know if the race was on cable or network tv but either way i hear worse than that on sitcoms. i, too, would have had to rewind the tape cause i probably wouldn't have noticed!  |
Date: 10/19/2004 7:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 62915
I think that a fine would have be acceptable and then maybe he could make a public apology? It doesn't sound intentional and it is unfair to make him "lose" the race because of this! Ghost-Chick  |
Date: 10/19/2004 9:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
I think they should consider the role they play in life, in setting standards for children, and why bad language and nudity are becoming so "necessary". I manage to go to work every day and sometimes work with ill mannered people who because they are sick or have lower standards for consideration others still manage to remain professional and calm even though some rant to nurses and say things they will never say to their Doctors or their feelings about them. We often are considered as being lazy and incompentant and hear foul language said to us, about us and in front of children present. It simply has become popular, maybe, to be rude? Nasty? Have no manners and exposing body parts has become trendy enough that children watching are not considered over poplular culture. Too bad that anyone has to be monitored just to be decent in public or fined? Well there we are, some just need it more than others, I think...  |
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Date: 10/19/2004 9:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Regardless of how much he would have paid in dollars, because he can so easily do so based on public adoration, perhaps his loss in points will bring some understanding or accountability to him. Ethics in my profession is taught and hopefully understood, the public depends on that, and so do our children whenever we present any role model or person held in higher esteem. Just because he isn't held to a higher standard based on service to others, doesn't mean that he or Janet Jackson, or Timberlake shouldn't be held accountable for their public and professional appearances. What is sad, is that we must impose fines and penalties to ensure decent behaviour. |
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