Re: [Paddlewise] The Dark Side of Extreme Adventure

From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_rockandwater.net>
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:00:31 -0500
On Mon, Dec 08, 2003 at 09:34:32PM -0800, Doug Lloyd wrote:
> She didn't ponder the question, but did make a comment on my second point I
> went on to make, which was the fact that those who undertake high-risk
> activity, if overtaken by peril, will often be accused of having loved their
> pastime more than the family they claim to have loved so much. 

I'm not sure I'd call that an "accusation", because IMHO that's judgemental.

Maybe they *do* love their pastime more than their family.

But if so -- that's their choice.  And there's nothing wrong with it, 
provided all parties are aware of it and satisfied with the situation.

---Rsk
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