Has Jeremy Clarkson finally, and totally, lost touch with reality?
As a sometime tutor of young people, I grew used to hearing all sorts of wild and inflamatory statements born out of naivity, inexperience or bravado. One expects this sort of thing from our young as they explore their world and come to terms with their responsibilities, stretch their metaphorical wings and learn about consequences. But to hear this sort of bombast from a grey haired wrinkly is unexpected, astonishing and outrageous. He's been around long enough to realise that his words were bound to generate an uncomfortable backlash. Whatever the context (and he's bound to say that his remarks should be seen in the light of context and that he's been misunterpreted), his words were inexcusable - he can't claim to be inexperienced or naive.
What about the right of free speech? Well, what about it? With rights come responsibilities. It's about time he grew up and recognised his!
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