----- Original Message ----- From: "Jolie Smilowicz" <jolie_at_rockisland.com> > Whatever happened to personal responsibility? I think it went out the window when some woman sued McDonalds because she spilled some hot coffee in her lap AND WON. If I can't get a cup of hot coffee anymore--can you imagine what would happen if somebody drowned, hit their head on a rock, got bit by a fish, etc??? Waivers don't prevent you from getting sued but they sure can help prove informed consent and assumption of risk. I don't usually worry about getting sued by people that I paddle with--but their surviving family members could be a whole different ball game. BTW Jolie, with your attitude, you are WELCOME to paddle with me anytime. Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed May 08 2002 - 08:54:03 PDT
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