Wow... I read the first few lines and then said to the family - you have to listen to this guy!

It has to be one of the more ignorant things I have seen in some time


In terms of spectator interest...
- (the millions by the sides of the roads (eg 1/2 mill in Germany stage), the TV spectators/coverage, the advertising dollars etc etc -
... this event is the single BIGGEST annual sporting event in the world

In fact, it is my understanding that it is only surpassed in interest and dollars by two other events - the Soccer World Cup and the Olympic Games - both every four years

As for Eric Zorn... I wonder when the aliens will be returning to remove their probe!