“My reason for arguing against abolishing these types of sports isn't some kind of lofty, philosophical rationale. It's just that I did it and I liked it. It comes down to a libertarian issue for me. I feel that if I know the risks and I want to take them, I should be allowed to do so.” IfsKnowsWantFeelsShouldKindReasonSportsIssuesRiskTypePhilosophicalLibertarianArguingLoftyRationale Author:Jonathan Gottschall
“Some critics of racing witlessly claim that spectators only attend to see someone die. This is utter and complete nonsense. I have been at numerous races where death is present. When a driver dies, the crowd symbolically dies, too. They come to see action at the brink: ultimate risk taking and the display of skill and bravery embodied in the sport's immortals like Nuvolari, Foyt, and thousands of others who operate at the ragged edge.” Has BeensActionDiesSportsRaceRiskSkillsUltimateClaimsBraveryCriticsEdgesCrowdsNonsenseDriversRacingDisplaySpectatorsRisk-takingRagged Author:Brock Yates
“At our company, our Design and Construction Consulting Service Team not only helps eliminate the risks inherent in the construction process, they typically save our clients 5% - 10% on overall construction costs. They also help make sure projects come in on time.” HelpingSportsProcessCompanyRiskTeamDesignCostProjectsConstructionInherentClientsConsulting Author:Roger Staubach
“Our sport is not made for anybody to be able to play it, especially at the NFL level, so there's obviously some risk that we all take knowingly.” MadePlayAbleSportsLevelsRiskNfl Author:Troy Polamalu
“Everyone that works behind a desk wants to know how many bones I've broken and how much money I make. It seems that people who've never experienced the excitement of sport seem to think the only thing worth taking risks for is money.” PeopleThinkingKnowsWantSeemsSportsBehindsKnow HowRiskBrokenBonesExcitementDesksTaking Risks Author:Travis Pastrana