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The issue for me is not the difference of opinion on the FIA and how it is run between Mosley and Stewart; they are both entitled to hold their positions on that. What is unacceptable is the fact that Mosley brought it down to a personal level with his extremely public and abusive remarks about Stewart. He is either chosing to ignore, or alternatively (and surprisingly for a man of his intelligence!) he really hasn't yet twigged the fact that what has caused the outrage in support of Jackie is the insult, which is totally unacceptable. As Damon Hill says, he should apologise for that, whether or not he wishes to continue the war of words of the running of the FIA.
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It is not wrong to give an opinion. But fact is that people, casual fans, spectators, tend to take Jackie's word for it because of his past achievements. And as a result, it is perhaps suitable that Jackie has been more tactful and responsible with his opinions. Not just sings the tunes of the less informed, claiming conspiracy and just pin the blame on FIA for actions that doesn't fit his own.
It's always good to read the quotes of a ex-champion and great driver, but it'd be sorry if these statements which people trust as truths are built on poor foundations of knowledge. essentially that's the point i'm trying to drive across. And this criticism is only with regards to how Stewart's has spoken out, and is not to detract from the respect that he deserve as a great driver, and quite a team owner too. And it doesn't mean Max is right in doing what he did. It's wrong, it's sad, it's disgraceful... basically i'm just disagreeing with the general views here where it seems like a "one is perfectly right, the other is outright wrong" view. If Max is doing the wrong thing (which is highly probable), Jackie doesn't have to worsen it when he can use his position to make things better. |
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Jackie may be wrong, or he may be right. It's his opinion, he is entitled to express it and we can believe whatever we choose to from either side of the argument. The complaint is about the way Max responded to Jackie's views by attacking him personally and publicly. There can be no excuse for that.
Still perhaps it's all a publicity stunt (like sacking Loius Walsh on the X Factor, then bringing him back again. Oh and by the way he says he has quit again) to sell some more copies of Jackie's autobiography. |
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