[Paddlewise] Paddling Group Dynamics

I think that one of the most important assessments to make when considering
a rescue is: what is the risk of the rescuers themselves becoming victims?

I think that if a group makes the explicit decision not to attempt or seek
rescue then it is probably a sober and intelligent reflection of the
seriousness of the conditions and their appreciation of them. If a group
appreciates the conditions and makes such a decision then it is their
ethical decision at that time, and I fail to see how it is relevant outside
of those conditions, or in anyway relevant to mixed ability group dynamics.

There is a very interesting discussion related to this topic at:

http://www.tassie.net.au/~lford/philos.htm

Each unto his own.

Cheers
Colin
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Dr Colin Calder
Centre for CBL in Land Use and Environmental Sciences (CLUES)
MacRobert Building, Aberdeen University, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA, 
UK, Scotland
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