Rescue poll

user124 · Since 02 Aug 2012 391 Posts Portland Obsessed

D -

This is a poorly designed and pointless survey. I understand no one wants to pay taxes or fees but this is not the way to address it.

They only realistic answers are A & B. If you are injured to the point of incapacity you are no longer able to make the decision as to whether you will need to be rescued. The culture of our society is such that others are unlikely to stand by idly if someone is injured/stranded/dying. There may be others around to help, but government agencies will still be the last safety net. Based on anecdotes from others it sounds like current government rescue services are inefficient at best. We should work to make them better, not ask to get rid of them entirely.

I'll put my flamesuit on since there are a lot of people that answered "C". I support and encourage your self-reliance and kiters should think this way. However policy makers and first responders will see right through your desire to answer C to avoid fees, and know you will answer differently when faced with life or death.

You can't say you don't want to pay taxes to support the fire department because you will never need or request help even when your house is burning down. It just doesn't work that way (in the US at least).

wylieflyote · Sun Apr 30, 17 11:03 am

voy-tech · Sun Apr 30, 17 5:18 pm

earthsurfer526 · Since 11 Jan 2009 55 Posts Hood River, OR

tkaraszewski · Since 21 Oct 2016 41 Posts Hood River

I had a much more strongly-worded response, but I shrunk it down as we're trying to discourage too much discussion.

B. I do not *expect* to be rescued, but if I am in a situation where I think my life is in danger, I will absolutely accept any help from anyone, government agency or otherwise. I'm not going to risk having my children grow up without a father just to prove that I can handle every dangerous situation myself.

Jbruck · Since 17 Jun 2016 43 Posts Eugene, OR

B, though I think the model of a paid, trained, private service with available jetski assistance is the best one (as in Squamish).

Tidesofthesky · Since 30 Aug 2016 61 Posts Salem, OR

apctjb · Since 19 Aug 2007 440 Posts Obsessed

B) If the option is dying or accepting a rescue I'll take the rescue, thx. Not saying I will count on a rescue, but grateful if it happens.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

A - hold my beer and watch this!

How timely - Go Crane Girl !!!

https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/04/27/crane-climber-expected-in-court-thursday.html

BioDude83 · Since 22 Aug 2015 43 Posts Portland, OR

dwaynej · Since 09 Sep 2013 207 Posts Stoked **CGKA Member**

B... carry a marine radio and sometimes a epirb when offshore. I would do everything to rescue myself before calling Coast Guard for assistance.

Mrlaroo · Since 02 Jan 2007 181 Posts Bend Stoked

pollywog · Since 07 Aug 2009 292 Posts Obsessed

Gruszeczka · Since 04 May 2017 1 Posts New Member

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

b
I've been rescued by sheriff, more than once, I even had to call 911 for a friend this winter when conditions changed on the river.
I like to go where rescue ron goes because he has a ski

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

Next time i'm whining about my long swim in at Stevenson i'll think about this - www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-39802553

cdub25 · Since 04 Jun 2015 69 Posts Portland/Lyle