[Paddlewise] Fw: signing a disclaimer

> > jfarrelly5_at_comcast.net writes:
> >
> >
> > > I just don't see the point of distributing [disclaimers] to paddle on
a
> > > public canal.
>
Ralph  says:
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 I think the legal term is
> something like a "yellow contract" meaning your were forced to sign.  This
> occurs for example if you drive 4 hours to go on an event and then at the
> last minute a release form is shoved in your face.  The only way you can
> participate is if you sign and you have gone a long way out of your way to
> get there.  However, if you were told beforehand that you would have to
sign
> a release then you did have a choice of not going through great pains to
get
> there.  Clubs, of course, can insist on signing a waiver annually with
your
> new membership or renewal.

I gladly sign every release form that is put in front of me and feel bad
that we live in a society that has become so litigious that they are
required.  Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

Jolie
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>
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