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The dude said it how it is. Maybe he's a little brash and "insensitive" in his approach, but he says it how it is, nonetheless.
I read a couple of comments on this thread stating that the US is the only first world country where health insurance isn't considered a right. That may be true and the legitimacy of whether or not it should be is up for debate. All of us on opposite ends of the political spectrum should be able to discuss that in a mature and respectful manner.
Having said that, not a single person that rides dirt bikes in America is unaware that you have to pay for your own health insurance. If you want to rock and roll, then you have to pay the toll.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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regarding Matthes and GL. both put cool shows and i listen both of them.
https://youtu.be/_5HtWQDJ1ZA
Anyways, me personally I couldn't care less what these guys say or think of each other or how their opinions differ from mine.
Also, what the hell does Tapia having insurance have to do with the argument? Tapia said he doesn't agree with Steve's politics but thinks he's a good guy. Insurance has nothing to do with whether Steve is a good guy for raising the money.
I know GL grew up in a time where his government was turning a blind eye and letting townships burn themselves to the ground, but maybe he can pull his head out of his ass for a minute and analyze how he looks here. I love his announcing in the nationals, but it's getting really hard to like him for anything else.
It's too bad some here have taken that and made disparaging comments about entire classes of people, and have also decided to shit on individuals along the way.
Hoping for the best for Tapia as he continues to recover.
On the general point , he was right. In the USA or any other country I was in . I would never ride with our insurance that had mx covered , I’m glad we have a national accident insurance here
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No one should race or ride a street, dirt or dual sport without a helmet, safety gear or mainly insurance.
I have dealt first hand with hurt riders and want no help because of insurance and 6 months later they are still jacked up trying to ride.
I have known Grant for over 10 years and have raced against him the last couple years and dealt with him business wise for Glen Helen and he is first class business and personally and the B S flows and no ego.
I can bet the majority of you go off what you read or hear. Try getting to know people before judging them. I thought I did not like Matthes but in time I understand him way better but he is who he is and he has an amazing kind side.
Enjoy Thanksgiving and respect people for their opinions right or wrong because none of us are perfect.
This is the definition of the issues we have in business, social media, and now almost every situation. If you don't dance around the truth and pat everyone on the head you are deemed insensitive, racist, or whatever the flavor of the day is.
Seems kinda lame to talk mad shit on a community for years then somehow gets hired working for the forum and depends on our views and clicks to pay the bills.
Ping got canned from Racer X so I’m sure that doesn’t help his little man syndrome and having to be cordial with PulpMX since Steve is obviously involved over there.
What could have been if that frame didn’t snap...
Some guys don't understand how this place works. You have to have a thick skin, and it takes A LOT of reading between the lines. When guys like Ping or Larryb show up, it usually ends with a lot of hurt feelings lol, but it's fun non the less!
Ping is unique. I enjoy almost all of what he puts out. His career in "moto media" literally started with him talking shit, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise when he says the stuff he says. He's good entertainment to me, as is Steve and GL.
The insurance situation in our country is off. I personally saw the system fail when I had insurance, got hurt, then had to fight to get them to pay because the insurance company was working a loophole. Anything we are willing to do to help Tapia is a good thing and what makes our motocross community awesome. We look out for our own as much as possible. There is some shady shit going on with insurance that I hope you all don’t have to see. Sometimes the system just fails....it’s never going to be perfect
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