Re: [Paddlewise] The "W" Word

In a message dated 11/12/00 10:16:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
dkruger_at_pacifier.com writes:

<< An analogy might help:  I drive a car.  It is a straight-up Toyota pickup. 
 It's not a race car because I don't have the reflexes or temperament to 
handle
 a race car on ordinary highways, let alone race it.   And, so, I don't race 
it
 or any other vehicle.  Yet, I can enjoy reading (or watching) the exploits of
 others who are good at racing cars.  In fact, the racers often are quoted in
 newsprint as enjoying what they do.  What I **never** hear them say is:  "The
 rest of you drivers out there are wimps ... because ... [you don't race 
cars]" 
 or words to that effect. >>

The problem with analogies is they always break down.  In keeping with your 
analogy, I also have **never** ASSUMED the race driver was unsafe without 
first asking what type of safety gear was aboard the car.  And when the 
driver finishes the race and is being interviewed, he also doesn't discuss 
all of the safety gear and the precautions necessary to complete the race.   
Most people aren't interested in that.  I also trust that driver is aware of 
the dangers and has taken appropriate precautions to assure their safety and 
the people around.

I think this WHOLE topic has gotten too hot and needs to be cooled down.  I 
hope you got out for a paddle this weekend; I did.

jim gabriel  (who'd rather be paddling ).
***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed
here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire
responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author.
Submissions:     PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net
Subscriptions:   PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************