[ExGeeEye]

I copied my post to it's own thread on the main page("Die in battle, die in bed,but don't die like this").

It got quite a debate going...a little bit of a flamefest as some seemed to think I had advocated jack-booted thugs pounding down doors to make sure Mommy isn't letting Baby play "fork the outlets".

Sigh...

No...but I do advocate taking the personal responsibility to use provided safety equipment when operating two-ton machines capable of (legally) travelling up to 75 MPH while in close proximity to others, perhaps less competent, doing the exact same thing. And I don't mind cops making others do that which I do voluntarily...

Even that could be misconstrued. Oh well, I'm tired, I'm PO'd, and I have to go to the Big Impersonal 24/7 Store to see what kind of condolence cards they have...for three families. Sorry if I offend...but OTOH, under the circumstances I don't give a steaming pile.

[Ramius]

Roger that. I won't carry my argument over here, but I do understand the rage at the appalling senselessness of such a loss.

[Fedora]

No...but I do advocate taking the personal responsibility to use provided safety equipment when operating two-ton machines capable of (legally) travelling up to 75 MPH while in close proximity to others, perhaps less competent, doing the exact same thing. And I don't mind cops making others do that which I do voluntarily...

I agree.