Supporting Schumacher

For those of you not in the know - and if that does apply, then you are in disgrace, go stand in the corner feeling ashamed - Schumacher gained pole position at the Monaco grand prix over the weekend. Hours later, after apparently much deliberation, he was moved to the back of the grid for the start of the race - in any circuit it would be virtually impossible to win from the back, but particularly at Monaco. The fact he ended in fifth place demonstrates both his abilities as a driver, and Ferrari's undisputed skill for producing formdiable cars.
Years ago, when Schumacher was starting out, there were a few dubious moves here and there and his integrity as a driver was called into question. A few sharp raps on the wrist later, however, and he is widely regarded as one of the best - if not the best - drivers of all time. You don't become world champion a record seven times for nothing, and speaking of records he has indeed smashed all of those known in the F1 world. I think it was at the Italian grand prix a few seasons ago that his personality was called into question again, when he raced the day after his mother died (and, by the bye, won). One does wonder what the hell else he was meant to do in the situation. It isn't as if the race could be moved, a replacement on a par with him located. When you consider not only the millions of pounds that would have been involved if he hadn't raced, but moreover what his mother would probably have wanted, you can't really question his motives there.
Last year, Alonso stole the crown from Schumacher. For the first time in years, Schumi actually has a genuine competitor and in all honesty, he's probably delighted. If you consider the dedication he has given to Ferrari, the skill with which every manouvere is calculated, you realise that he does not turn away from challenges.
And you also realise that he has skill enough to win without cheating. I for one am furious about the accusations thrown at his door, and the implications of the punishment that was doled out to him. Courtesy of a few terrible races at the beginning of the season (thanks to Ferrari and Bridgestone's reliability, not driver error) Schumi has some serious ground to make up on Alonso if he's to challenge for the Title again. Throwing him to the back of the grid when there was no evidence - mere speculation - is appalling behaviour by the stewards. It is purely because he is such a brilliant driver that the punishment was carried out; had he been a less experienced driver, he'd have been given the benefit of the doubt. Maybe received the standard 'drop ten places on the grid' penalty. I loathe the manner in which some people just can't stand success in others. All the 'congratulations' and 'good lucks' you receive over the years should come with the amendment: 'but don't do too well...'. Not that I'm putting any of my supposed achievements on a par with Schumacher's, but I have managed to lose multiple friends over the years and it seems the only reason is because I ended up doing things they themselves would never have the guts to do, or indeed the ability. How can you be friends with anyone when there is jealousy involved??
Dammit, this world is screwed up.
And if Schumacher doesn't get that title by a few points at the end of the season, I'm sure Alonso's win wont taste quite so sweet.