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Old November 14th 07, 11:08 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
jw[_2_]
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Default No more jumps in RCR resorts, PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION EVERYONE !!!!

In article ,
Neil Gendzwill wrote:

jw wrote:

You might look at it differently if you were being sued constantly by
people who refuse to take responsibility for their own actions.



I understand there is that side of it, from a business standpoint.


That's the only side of it, from the business standpoint. Do you think
the resorts really want to plow under an attraction that draws
considerable business to their mountain, that they've spent a lot of
time and money developing? The only reason they'd be getting rid of
them is that they are at serious risk of losing their shirts in
lawsuits. I sincerely doubt it's from any concern for the kids' health.


I know, I'm not that naive. And that's part of the problem.
Lawsuit-happy individuals ruin everyone's fun. If they're that worried,
maybe they should have anyone who buys a lift ticket and plans to go
into the park sign a waiver. That would suck, too, but...

Anyway, it's funny, sort of. The U.S. is the big "sue or be sued"
country, and that's one of the reasons I'm embarrassed to be here at
times (but I'm proud of many other things). My ancestors came over to
New England in the mid-1600s, family has had professional geneologies
done. We're pilgrims and revolutionaries going way back!

But I digress. I really do hope the resorts in Canada keep the parks
intact. Apologies if I've missed some of the argument...I don't always
have time to keep up, but I did sign the petition.

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