[jdm]

Well then, we won't worry about you when you fall off that high horse you now straddle.

Cute.

[LeGrande]

jdm

I rock climb, ice climb, fly, soar, kayak, sea kayak, dive, back country ski, sky dive, mountain bike, spelunk, etc. I admit it, I am an adrenaline junkie. Will I die doing one of these activities? Other than the pain it would cause my wife and family, I hope I do, when I am very old.

I also volunteer for search and rescue. I have flown long hours looking for missing hikers. I have helped carry injured people to safety. I have never been paid for any of that and I would refuse the money if offered. The compensation I get simply by helping is more than enough. With few exceptions everyone that I have ever worked with feels the same (except for the helicopter pilots, who simply can't afford it themselves).

You are right. Those people like yourself who choose not to experience life shouldn't have to pay when those who do screw up. I will gladly pay for my rescue if it is ever necessary.

My question to you jdm, is should everyone be responsible for their own life and mistakes, whatever they may be? If your answer is yes then we agree.