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I’m Tired Of Hearing About The Missing Mt. Hood Climbers
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| December 17, 2006
| By Robert Paul Reyes
Posted on 12/17/2006 5:20:45 AM PST by Nasty McPhilthy
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Well, then.
To: Nasty McPhilthy
Good points, just like why we bother rescuing people at Mt. Everest?
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:24:07 AM PST
by
MinorityRepublican
(Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL)
To: Nasty McPhilthy
I don't think the value of a human life should be judged by ability to pay for one's rescue from danger. What happens to people isn't always within their control. Besides, I don't care for the nasty tone of this column. My hearts go out to the missing climbers and pray for their rescue and their safe return to their families.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:24:16 AM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Nasty McPhilthy
Has anyone thought of the possibility (I offer no opinion) that perhaps these climbers decided to make themselves "missing" and have really not been in danger on the mountain? As you can see, its a great way to get a ton of publicity for people who prior to this were not celebrities, get their 15 minutes of "fame" and maybe write a book and get some speaking opportunities.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:24:18 AM PST
by
laconic
To: Nasty McPhilthy
We rescue people because it is the right thing to do. If it's about the money, then they can be asked to pay the state back.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:26:33 AM PST
by
InvisibleChurch
(The default mode of the heart is set for Drift.)
To: Nasty McPhilthy
We could talk about Miss USA losing her crown then.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:26:38 AM PST
by
Bahbah
(Regev, Goldwasser and Shalit, we are praying for you)
To: goldstategop
What happens to people isn't always within their control. Sure it is....just don't go up the damn mountain !
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:27:06 AM PST
by
Mopp4
To: Nasty McPhilthy
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:28:30 AM PST
by
randita
To: goldstategop
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:28:47 AM PST
by
verity
(Muhammed is a Dirt Bag)
To: MinorityRepublican
just like why we bother rescuing people at Mt. Everest? Ahem. Mt. Everest is in another country. "We" don't pay for those rescue attempts.
L
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:29:23 AM PST
by
Lurker
(Historys most dangerous force is government and the crime syndicates that grow with it.)
To: laconic
Has anyone thought of the possibility (I offer no opinion) that perhaps these climbers decided to make themselves "missing" and have really not been in danger on the mountain? Ludicrous! The men were starting to train for Everest. They were accomplished mountaineers and would never unnecessarily subject fellow mountaineers atempting rescue to risk for some publicity.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:30:52 AM PST
by
randita
To: Mopp4
Sure it is....just don't go up the damn mountain !
At least not during the winter weather season. It was ludicrous for them not to wait until at least late spring.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:31:35 AM PST
by
Man50D
(Fair Tax , you earn it , you keep it!)
To: MinorityRepublican
"Good points, just like why we bother rescuing people at Mt. Everest?"
A lot of times they don't. The approaches to Everest are littered with the bodies of people who were not only not rescued, but not recovered post-mortem.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:31:49 AM PST
by
PLMerite
("Unarmed, one can only flee from Evil. But Evil isn't overcome by fleeing from it." Jeff Cooper)
To: Nasty McPhilthy
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:32:42 AM PST
by
randita
To: laconic
perhaps these climbers decided to make themselves "missing"Like the 'runaway bride'????? Anything is possible these days!
To: Nasty McPhilthy
Maybe they're on the trail of the van der Sloots?
/gallows humor
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:34:13 AM PST
by
sono
(Ted Nugent For UN Ambassador)
To: Mopp4
Decisions decisions... do I climb the mountain in Winter time, or wait until Summer time and attend a barbeque at home? Do I stay in New Orleans while this Hurricane is bearing down on me or do I flee Northwest and hope I outrun it? Do I cross the border into the desert on foot and chance dying of thirst in the desert, or stay in Mexico and care for my family?
I hope we find these guys, but I suspect it won't be until the Spring thaw.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:35:23 AM PST
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: Nasty McPhilthy
And I'm tired of listening to you so I'll just leave the thread.
To: Nasty McPhilthy
"Mountain climbing is a sport for the wealthy who can afford to take weeks off from work to indulge in their expensive hobby."
The writer is a horse's ass.
To: Nasty McPhilthy
The families should be billed for the rescue. Payment plans with low interest.
On the positive side, search and rescue are getting valuable experience and training.
I will save my mourning...victims of drunk drivers, children dying and suffering from diseases, inhumane treatment of animals.
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posted on
12/17/2006 5:38:44 AM PST
by
mountaineer1997
(Mourn not, but practice rescue skills!)
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