Robert Dunlop death - Risk-taking a human choice

THE death of racing motorcyclist Robert Dunlop is a grim reminder that the world is not risk-free, but what distinguishes humans from other animals is that we usually have a choice in the degree of risk we decide to take, especially when it comes to sport.

Risk-taking is part of the human condition. It is for each of us to decide what degree of risk to take. Some take high risks; others don’t take such chances, which is their choice. That’s life.

Robert Dunlop understood the risks better than most people, as he was seriously injured in a race in the Isle of Man in 1994, but he chose to return to the sport.