Amazing Race: All Stars

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Stealing?

Did Uchenna leave it there for Rob to take? Yeah, I think he did- even if he did not mean to.

Responsibility lies with Uchenna and Joyce- if you don't want someone to pick up that paper, don't leave it there.

Are you honestly telling me that taking something that doesn’t belong to you is not stealing if it’s just sitting there?!?! Try telling that to the police! “But officer… the car was just sitting there in the parking lot. Nobody was in it; I thought it was up for grabs!”

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Once again- Rob and Amber made use of something that happened to be staring them in the face- so they took it. I find it impossible to believe that any other team would not have made the same choice.

The goal is to win a race- not sainthood or an award for being pious.

Again… taking something that does not belong to you is theft. It is wrong. Being in a competition does not excuse theft.

I find it very possible to believe that most teams would not steal from other teams. Most people are basically honest.

Yes, the goal is to win, but there have to be rules, and there have to be limits; otherwise you have anarchy. If you allow (or encourage) the stealing of directions, where do you draw the line? Why not steal another teams clue or their passports? Why not injure or kill them? Anything to win, right?

I must be old fashioned, but I believe that winning is meaningless if you lie, cheat, and steal to achieve it. Sportsmanship, fair play, having fun, and knowing how to accept defeat gracefully is far more important than whether you win or lose.