Ridiculous Over Reaction To Jeremy Clarkson's One Show "Joke"

Was what Jeremy Clarkson said about shooting public sector workers and that he'd have them taken out and executed infront of their own children stupid? Well, yes, obviously, but was it it just an attempt at a bad joke? Well, yes, obviously.

Given we are supposed to have "free speech" in this country, the "public" outcry against Jeremy Clarkson's comments somewhat proves we clearly don't. Are we certain that the majority of complaints the BBC have received are from non-union members, or is it just possible Unison or some other Trade Union has orchestrated the complaints against Mr Clarkson as they simply don't like him and want him out?

Yes, Jeremy Clarkson can come across as an egotistical attention seeking self-publicist, but he also can be extremely funny and entertaining, and being controversial is what he does, so the BBC knew what they were in for when he went on the One Show. This particular joke was not funny in itself, other than rather on the edge, but I defend his right to express his opinion in a joke format, or none of us will ever be able to tell each other what we really think.

Had the same words not been so obviously a joke then I would understand the outrage, but I do sense a vindictiveness in some of the public sector Trade Union representative's words, basically trying to get him sacked. Rather ironic, given Jeremy Clarkson is a public sector worker!