Nobody was forcing them to be there and in F1 they aren't even that scantily clad. P.C. gone wild costing these girls great part time jobs and the entertainment of being on the inside of F1.
Ah, the ad hominem. The last refuge of those who have no valid argument to put forth. So which is it? "Her body, her choice" or women are hapless victims and too weak to make their own decisions?
LOL not really. OK how about this then: Which is it ? A "sporting event" or is it a "fashion show".
When I show up to watch a hockey game I expect to see some hockey played. I don't go to see a fashion show with cheer leaders in the isles and sexy women shovelling the snow off the rink. If the club decided or even is pressured to stop using fashion as entertainment I would be totally fine with that - I went there to see hockey. To me it is silly to be dressing up a perfectly good sport the pretty people (don't care if we are talking about men or women here). You want to organize a fashion show go for it. At least then when I turn up to watch I'll be getting what I expect.
My problem is with all the butt hurt, complaining and the world is coming to an end to me is just Meh - why do you care - I sure don't. If you miss the babes in skimpy outfits go watch a local fashion show or hit the internet.
I watch F1 and have for almost 30 years. The girls are not scantily clad (grid girls) and there are certainly women there way more scantily clad pushing merchandise and or attracting crowds for their employer/sponsor.
You don't empower women by taking their jobs.
Very true. Although actually there is a significant aspect of the violation of charity, where by one side seeks to argue against the worst interpretation of the other side's point.
I know because I have been known to do it myself. it feels like reductio ad absurdum but it really is not.
But alas there is little point in getting in to deep in such an off topic debate. I'll quit while I still have friends