rfradenb@bbnccv.UUCP (Roger Fradenburgh) (12/12/85)
I dunno, I'd like to see better enforcement of mountain safety regulations, but it sounds like we're going a bit overboard here. A scarlet vest for convicted offenders? Why not a scarlet letter?? Forced viewing of a safety film? Will it be accompanied by the sounds of Beethoven's Ninth?? And who's going to enforce these rules? Are all ski patrol members going to be deputized by the local sheriff??? Forgive the sarcasm, and don't misunderstand me: On a crowded slope, my greatest fear is being run into by some jerk who thinks he's Bill Johnson but whose skill level is no better than Advanced Beginner (my wife is a former member of the National Ski Patrol, and we've got young kids we're about to put on skis, so I'm pretty sensitive to this sort of thing). Still, I think the right way to attack this problem (or at least to start attacking it) is to IMPOSE THE PENALTY FOR RECKLESS SKIING THAT ALREADY EXISTS (NAMELY, LOSS OF TICKET)!! Here in New England (I can't speak for Oregon), it's been my observation that this punishment is rarely handed out. In that context, stiffening the sentences would grab a few headlines and no doubt stir controversy, but would be essentially meaningless. To summarize, I think better enforcement, not harsher penalties, is the way to go. But, who knows? Maybe the THREAT of all these ghastly and embarrassing consequences will cause Joe Hotshot to think twice before doing his Kamakazie act (assuming he's not too drunk and/or stoned to think, that is). I hope it works. Roger Fradenburgh Cambridge, MA
ibyf@ihlpa.UUCP (Scott) (12/13/85)
> least to start attacking it) is to IMPOSE THE PENALTY FOR RECKLESS > SKIING THAT ALREADY EXISTS (NAMELY, LOSS OF TICKET)!! Here in New > To summarize, I think better enforcement, not harsher penalties, is the > > Roger Fradenburgh > Cambridge, MA HEAR HEAR! Well put Roger. Ican think of nothing that pisses me off more than when I'm out skiing, enjoying the fresh cool air in my nostrils, the slight chill on my face and the sound of snow schussing beneath my skis, when suddenly I smell pot on the breeze. This alone, (it IS illegal folks!) should be enough to revoke a ticket. Let's all get out our old lift tickets and read the back! If your skiing out of control (as we have all seen lots of times) it's bye-bye for the day. That's what the ticket says and that's what should be done. Addison ihlpa!ibyf My brother? I always thought of him as mom and dad's science project.
ibyf@ihlpa.UUCP (Scott) (12/13/85)
> .....is to IMPOSE THE PENALTY FOR RECKLESS SKIING THAT ALREADY EXISTS > (NAMELY, LOSS OF TICKET)!! > To summarize, I think better enforcement, not harsher penalties, is the > way to go. > > Roger Fradenburgh > Cambridge, MA Kinda summarizes the state of the nation too! we don't need more laws, just better enforcement (including the judicial system) (net.legal ..... I know) Addison ihlpa!ibyf My brother? I always thought of him as mom and dad's science project.