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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
390 Posts
Portland
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Sun Apr 30, 17 10:23 am |
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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). |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Sun Apr 30, 17 11:03 am |
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user124 wrote: |
I'll put my flamesuit on since there are a lot of people that answered "C". |
I hereby retract my poorly cast "C"
Change to "B"
When I think about that poor soul hung up on the White Salmon green bouy, after all safeties released and still being pulled under in strong current.... Please call someone, anyone, fast. _________________ CGKA Member
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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earthsurfer526
Since 11 Jan 2009
55 Posts
Hood River, OR
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Mon May 01, 17 5:58 am |
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C _________________ BW |
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tkaraszewski
Since 21 Oct 2016
41 Posts
Hood River
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Mon May 01, 17 8:05 am |
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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. |
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Jbruck
Since 17 Jun 2016
43 Posts
Eugene, OR
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Mon May 01, 17 8:37 am |
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B, though I think the model of a paid, trained, private service with available jetski assistance is the best one (as in Squamish). |
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Tidesofthesky
Since 30 Aug 2016
61 Posts
Salem, OR
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Mon May 01, 17 1:46 pm |
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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
432 Posts
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Mon May 01, 17 2:21 pm |
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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. |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4908 Posts
Portland
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BioDude83
Since 22 Aug 2015
43 Posts
Portland, OR
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Mon May 01, 17 9:53 pm |
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B _________________ Keep on keepin' on |
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
207 Posts
Stoked
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Tue May 02, 17 6:21 am |
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B... carry a marine radio and sometimes a epirb when offshore. I would do everything to rescue myself before calling Coast Guard for assistance. |
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
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Tue May 02, 17 2:42 pm |
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
291 Posts
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Wed May 03, 17 8:29 pm |
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B _________________ Gun control means hitting the bulls eye... |
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Gruszeczka
Since 04 May 2017
1 Posts
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Thu May 04, 17 2:51 am |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
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Thu May 04, 17 7:20 am |
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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 _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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pauls
Since 20 Jun 2005
564 Posts
Northern Portugal
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cdub25
Since 04 Jun 2015
69 Posts
Portland/Lyle
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Thu May 04, 17 10:01 am |
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