On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 9:28 AM, Gordin Warner <gwarner2_at_shaw.ca> wrote: no where is there any factual information that leads me to conclude that > this gentleman was worthy of the scorn that's being heaped on him. Point well taken. Jumping to conclusions is an art, not a science. :) Wouldn't it be great if someone from the kayaking industry took the time to > teach editors something about kayaking so that when they send reporters out > to cover these stories they have some basic knowledge and can subsequently > ask some penitrating questions. If I read one more story such as, " Cindy > Lou Who was an expert kayaker who had paddled on guided three day trips the > last three summers." Ohhh! Nine days - why that just about makes her a > Phd. Well.... I don't want to generalize... but.... Then they'll have to teach journalists and editors about soaring, scuba diving, rock climbing, hang gliding and all the rest of the "out there on the edge" activities; not just kayaking. I frankly don't believe anyone has that sort of time. Oh, I left out mathematics, science in general, the causes of salmon declines (it's not *just* the dams... I'm pretty sure catching them and barbecuing them does them some harm).... I could go on... and on.... and on. Then they could start on the politicians. I need a nap. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Apr 15 2008 - 11:31:59 PDT
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