I agree with you marine, but sometimes with some activities it is decided by those involved that a line has been crossed.
In the mid 80s when group B rally cars were deemed too fast to race, the drivers also all signed a petition demanding that they would not race any more until the crowds got under control. This is what those conditions were and I believe the drivers were right.
http://youtu.be/wdy8CG09rSU?t=11s

What kind of idiot stands in the middle of a road when there is a race car coming down it?
I mean... just... whuh?! Vehicle, on the knife edge of control driven by a guy who is focusing all his attention on not spinning/sliding out of control on the road while going as fast as possible. And you want to stand in his way?!
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Humanity, you have lost my faith.