|
I don't know Shane.
I will say that when he first made his return to the short tracks, I was skeptical at best. It really is a scary thought to have a guy who had documented heavy drug issues banging open wheels with 19 other guys every night, in a much looser and less-regulated environment than was NASCAR. Being no straight-edger, I like to get screwed up most any chance I get, but any of that type of behavior around the cockpit is way beyond irresponsible. And, despite the way the world is trending these days, the liberal BS of giving people chance after chance after chance with only a slap on the wrist doesn't sit well with me. Plus, I hate all things NASCAR and "daddy's money." So yes, you could say I wasn't a huge fan of the idea at the time.
However, the only way the world makes any sense is to take most everything that's put in front of you on a case-by-case basis. And in Shane's case, you seem to have a guy who's truly remorseful about his choices, takes accountability for them, realizes he's got some rebuilding and work to do and his damn happy to be doing it. If you have any kind of compassion and ability to think logically at all, that's got to appeal to you.
I understand some of the opposite sentiment, but give the guy a break. If anybody's earned a fourth (or whatever the number is) chance, it's him.
|