Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote: >>As far as analogies, automobiles and fishing boats make bad ones >>so lets stick to kayaking and PFD use, it makes the arguments for or against >>so much more relevant. >> > > For some here, the primary argument is about achieving safety through technology. Because there are more fishermen and people driving cars than there are sea kayakers, there are more studies/statistics regarding "safety through technological advances" on those activities (credit to Insurance and politicians). Therefore, the concept (or misconception) of "more-safe-through-more-technology" in other activities does relate because it covers the _psychology_ of safety. Jackie *************************************************************************** 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 Oct 18 2006 - 19:19:34 PDT
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