tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post8865422517351688689..comments2023-12-27T05:52:00.249-08:00Comments on Sanna's Bag: What do you think?roxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-53483283150846351122009-12-16T14:38:01.306-08:002009-12-16T14:38:01.306-08:00I don't know one way or the other.
I don'...I don't know one way or the other.<br /><br />I don't live by mountains, just a big lake that every year people swim out and drown in. How would you legislate to protect against that? Mandatory water wings?<br /><br />Life is unsafe. Which doesn't mean I'm ready to give it up!Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-11051221531222638232009-12-16T12:55:27.278-08:002009-12-16T12:55:27.278-08:00While I am so very sad for the families of the los...While I am so very sad for the families of the lost climbers, I agree with you (and Dave). Contact saves lives. And if you want to be crass, it also saves money.<br /><br />I have a very good friend who climbs and teaches climbing. I'm going to run the question by her.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-38210455364143804002009-12-15T19:58:36.022-08:002009-12-15T19:58:36.022-08:00Seems like a practical safety measure to me.Seems like a practical safety measure to me.Galadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246042661575565455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-21352683928435865342009-12-15T17:33:01.944-08:002009-12-15T17:33:01.944-08:00I think that these devices should be mandatory whe...I think that these devices should be mandatory whenever hikers need a permit to climb a mountain, use a trail, etc. It costs a lot of money to search for these lost people and the rescuers often have to risk their own lives in the process. This is a recreational activity that these people choose to do. With the priviledge to partake in hikes and climbs there should also be responsibility on their parts. At least with the beacons the rescuers can concentrate their efforts and not waste them.Heidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409844966813816495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-84166928112311756222009-12-15T16:46:34.038-08:002009-12-15T16:46:34.038-08:00I guess it's kinda like wearing helmets on mot...I guess it's kinda like wearing helmets on motorcycles. Of course if you want to ride "free" you have the right. But then the public should have the right to refuse to support you on life prolonging equipment when you have an accident and are brain dead.<br /><br />I'm all for requiring the beacons. If you don't take one, we don't have to come and look for you if you get lost. It sounds fair to me.Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-4317284491745910152009-12-15T16:06:18.979-08:002009-12-15T16:06:18.979-08:00I'm all for safety. Even the most experienced...I'm all for safety. Even the most experienced people can get lost. (Look at knitters who as for help prefacing with, I'm pretty clever but...)Saren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947975330333922217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-40402262715816288312009-12-15T14:17:30.498-08:002009-12-15T14:17:30.498-08:00As a mother, I say a resounding YES!!!!! Some you...As a mother, I say a resounding YES!!!!! Some young folks (I cannot believe I said that! I am getting old!!) have such a false sense of immortality--it won't happen to me--and then they get in trouble. They like ot crry cell phones so how is this any different?? It is just a safety measure for the "just in case" incidents that can and do happen.<br />I always say better safe than sorry!!!!! And boys scouts say BE PREPARED, to which I add FOR ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES!!Rose Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180873324576064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-70242456108297505642009-12-15T12:46:27.193-08:002009-12-15T12:46:27.193-08:00I think they should be mandatory, too, and every y...I think they should be mandatory, too, and every year this debate rages when someone gets stuck on the mountain. In this case the reason the party didn't take one was because it was a short, fast climb and the weight of the gear was an issue. <br /><br />I don't think the potential of lawsuits should ever be a determining factor when ruling out common sense. Everything's a potential lawsuit. That doesn't mean avoiding one is worth the money an incident like this costs the state, or the heartache it costs the families of climbers.<br /><br />Honestly, I thought they'd made it a law the last time this happened. Guess I was wrong.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-69371827111815835562009-12-15T09:15:43.421-08:002009-12-15T09:15:43.421-08:00Personally, I'd consider it personal assurance...Personally, I'd consider it personal assurance to have the beacon. Heading into that kind of territory is full of risks. What's having one small piece of equipment that could save your life? (Much like a cellphone!) <br />Perhaps if the federal park system made it conditional: carry the beacon and we'll come save your life. If not, you're on your own. Sorry, pal, thems the rules.<br />It's amazing how uncommon common sense is at times.Dave Danielshttp://theweavingstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29452093.post-42662471318000102462009-12-15T08:54:50.818-08:002009-12-15T08:54:50.818-08:00I agree that it should be mandatory. Think how mu...I agree that it should be mandatory. Think how much time and effort are lost trying to find someone who is usually dead by the time rescurers get there when a button can be pushed and it is known where to look. Heck, that's why I carry a cell phone in my car - to call for help if necessary.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.com