[unixhero]

Because it takes away all your thoughts, and connects you with instant reality. Plus, it's a fitness activity, it is insanely fun, very social and gives an intense sense of achievment.

[meruru]

That applies to pretty much every sport. Why choose one that puts your life at risk?

[mtnGoat]

You could die at any moment... I know two people that were killed by drink drivers, during the day, through no fault of their own.

Why not enjoy the things that make feel alive, while you are alive? You might not be tomorrow.