Harbhajan- Should he have received a three-test ban?

What do you think of cricketer Harbhajan Singh's "monkey'' comment and should he have received a three-test ban? asked Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand to its readers.

 

Here is the result:

 

It is not a racist insult. (738 votes, 10.1%)

   

 

He should not have said it, but not been banned. (531 votes, 7.2%)

   

 

Aussies can dish it out, but can't take it. (4534 votes, 61.7%)

   

 

It's racist and the ban was right. (253 votes, 3.4%)

   

 

It was wrong but should have stayed on the field. (580 votes, 7.9%)

   

 

Any racist insult should cop a severe penalty. (263 votes, 3.6%)

   

 

Sledging is part of cricket, especially in tests. (444 votes, 6.0%)

   

 

Here is the disclaimer: Stuff polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those internet users who have chosen to participate

 

BTW, I voted any racist insult should cop a severe penalty. How would you vote?