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To: <1/1,000,000th%

That is just an excuse for NOT helping others.

It is also NOT a problem; at least not here in Virginia (and, I think, MANY other states).

The “Good Samaritan” Law protects you from those sorts of law suits. If you, in good faith, attempt to help someone else then you will be safe from ridiculous law-suits, regardless of the outcome.

And even if the law did NOT exist, your argument is STILL just an excuse to avoid doing your duty as a citizen of a civilized nation.


16 posted on 06/05/2008 1:15:40 PM PDT by WayneS (What the hell is wrong with these people?)
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You are so right. My understanding is many states now have a “Good Samaritan” law of some kind. I'm not sure if Connecticut does, but that matters not. Hell, I've witnessed people react with far more horror and concern over a dog hit by a car. Sickening!
41 posted on 06/05/2008 1:28:10 PM PDT by Jagdgewehr
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In most jurisdictions, Good Samaritan laws only protect those that have had basic first aid training and are certified by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, American Safety and Health Institute or other health organization. In other jurisdictions, any rescuer is protected from liability, granted the responder acted rationally.


42 posted on 06/05/2008 1:29:16 PM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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I agree, it wouldn't even justify a lawsuit or fear of one to stop, block traffic and give the guy a blanket, talk to him, and for God's sake call 911!
56 posted on 06/05/2008 1:36:29 PM PDT by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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Connecticut has a Good Samaritan Law.


67 posted on 06/05/2008 1:51:57 PM PDT by PaulJ
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The problem is not with Good Samaritan laws or lack thereof. Blue Turtle at 18 has it right. The area is very bad. Anyone stopping would be at good risk of getting the Reginald Denny treatment. I’d like to think I’d stop anyway but without being armed I’m not sure...


70 posted on 06/05/2008 1:59:29 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Nepolean fries the idea powder)
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