“…Explicit is better than implicit… Readability counts… In the face of ambiguity, refuse the temptation to guess. There should be one—and preferably only one—obvious way to do it…” — The Zen of Python

Ironically, the Zen of Python supports using semicolons in JavaScript. Also, both sides come off like children, but at least Crockford's opinion seems a little less selfish. It's like politics, with the difference being in their premises so they'll never agree.

Also, why can't I (or anyone else) resist commenting on this rather pointless debate? I am disappointed in my weakness.