RE: [Paddlewise] Costco selling kayaks/Coffee/Litigation

From:           	dmccarty_at_us.ibm.com
To:             	paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Date sent:      	Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:35:15 -0500
Subject:        	RE: [Paddlewise] Costco selling kayaks/Coffee/Litigation

> 
> Sorry Jack but I have to speak up about the McD's comment especially since
> I see it referenced frequently in discussions about excessive litigation.
> 
Thanks, Dan --- perfectly valid points, I guess.  Maybe it was a bad 
example.

But here's another quote from the fine print on the inside page of 
Canoe and Kayak.  "... Many of the activities depicted in <Canoe 
and Kayak> carry a risk of personal injury or death.  Canoeing, 
whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking and other outdoor activities are 
inherently dangerous.  The owners, management and staff of 
<Canoe and Kayak> recommend that you not participate in these 
activities without first seeking qualified instruction and/or guidance, 
understanding the risks involved, and personally assuming all 
responsibility for those risks."  Good words, good sentiments, but 
even the magazines have to protect themselves!

Jack Martin

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