Re: RC: Re: VT 100 & over riding

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/22/99 2:27:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Teddy@runningbear.com writes:

<< I'm for stewards!!!  And NOT stewards that are in the "pockets" of ride
 management!!!! >>

Teddy, sorry I must disagree with you.  The last thing I want, or that our 
world needs, is MORE regulation.  There is so much regulation everywhere in 
our lives that many people simply do not take responsibility for their own 
actions anymore.  And they don't take blame for their own actions anymore, 
either, but manage to find someone else to blame.  Such is the stuff lawsuits 
are made of.  Those who are truly conscientious and try to do the right thing 
are often so stifled by regulations that they can hardly take a breath for 
fear of breaking some rule, and some of them are pretty obscure.  I'm still 
in favor of placing the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the 
individuals and making them accountable.  Someone mentioned "shunning" .... 
the Amish practice this in their society and I'll bet it works well.  Nothing 
is more embarassing or sobering than being frowned on by your peers.

Barbara


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