SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

The stupidity of politicians

Rafael Lotilla, the energy secretary of the Philippines, is proposing a ban on all forms of motorsport in the country in an effort to save fuel and slow the increases in fuel prices.

Rafael Lotilla, the energy secretary of the Philippines, is proposing a ban on all forms of motorsport in the country in an effort to save fuel and slow the increases in fuel prices. It seems from reports in the press that a law is being prepared.

This is a brilliant move and it will push racing fans into non-regulated and clandestine activities which will be more dangerous (and probably more popular) than the current arrangements.

Stupid.