Re: Are you afraid?

My last post on this...

I have the fortunate pleasure of volunteering in an
industry where there are LOTS of lawsuits.

I recently had to give a deposition against an individual
who ran into a tree, the skis came off but they broke their leg.

They are sueing the ski area and the rental company
because she hit a tree and wants REALLY BIG BUCKS.
Somehow its the areas fault that she can't avoid running
into trees.

I KNOW I am covered for treating her injuries, and
the professionalism I displayed and the law suit is NOT against
ME, but against the ski area and the ski rental company.

She could attach me into the suit (if I had a large bank
account and a beautiful house.) EASY!

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I believe that it is STUPID, not brave to protect oneself
against people like this. I thank Mr. Sherman for his
slug poetry. Don't know if it was directed to me.

If I followed the 2 deep leadership at a campout and
there was a boy that claimed illicit activity
(which were found to never happen) and I was
removed from my job from the publicity, I lost my friends and my
family was shunned EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNTRUE,
would BSA provide me the ability or the funding to make a living?

I don't know.

Your example about insurence with cars etc. is easy especially
when you talk about death. If I am killed, then I cease to
really care on earth so once again, its not the same.

>
> A Scout IS
> Trustworthy, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, CHEERFULL,
> Thrifty, (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), Clean and REVERENT.
>

I believe that it is STUPID, not brave to protect oneself
against the person described above. I thank Mr. Sherman for his
slug poetry. Don't know if it was directed to me.

There should be a 13th law and that a person is SMART about
their on-goings.

> On My Honor, I will DO MY BEST
> To do my DUTY to GOD and my COUNTRY
> To obey the Scout Law
> TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES <<<<-------------<<<<
> To keep myself physically strong
> Mentaly awake and MORALY STRIAGHT.
>
> Sorry, but to me this is a black and white, right or wrong, moral or immoral
> issue.

Black and white is wonderfully easy but foolish because
there are people that would like everything YOU own
and you may give them that chance some day.

>
> Since it appears that I am either preaching to the choir or shouting to the wind,
> depending on which of you are listening at the moment. This will be my last posting
> on this subject. I have nothing more to say and will return to lurking untill
> I am awakened again.
>
>

Susan,

You are right about education and following the letter of the law.
You are smart and your message was right on!

I opted for insurence because an attacker does not follow the rules.

I enjoy scouting very much and have been involved in it for
7 years. I have found lots of friendships but I am cautious
in protecting myself.

We had a scout just before my time
with the troop that threatened the adults and
strained the 2 deep leadership system. The SM stated to me
that he was completely AFRAID of this kid.

Yup, I'm Afraid... Be careful out there!

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