08-23-2011, 05:44 AM
I have more sympathy for parents of these 2 duffs, than for the duffs themselves. If their claims are true that they simply 'got lost', then they didn't prepare themselves properly for their adventure. Had they taken the time to learn how to read a topographical map, they probably wouldn't be in the situation that they are in now.
It's kind of like the debate that we have up here in the mountains sometimes. New Hampshire has a 'reckless hiker' law that basically states: If you go wondering around the Mountains unprepared, and we have to rescue your ass, then you're going to pay for the cost of the rescue.
It also brings to mind the reporters that go into war torn countries, and get captured (James Foley, et. al.). They know they are going into a dangerous situation-act like 'big brave men' in front of the news camera, then they look like they are completely in shock when they get taken into custody.
When you're in another country, you have to play by their rules. If you don't acclimate yourself to the laws and customs of that country, then you're setting yourself up for disaster.
I don't wish 8 years in an Iraqi prison on anyone, but when you play that close to the fire.......
It's kind of like the debate that we have up here in the mountains sometimes. New Hampshire has a 'reckless hiker' law that basically states: If you go wondering around the Mountains unprepared, and we have to rescue your ass, then you're going to pay for the cost of the rescue.
It also brings to mind the reporters that go into war torn countries, and get captured (James Foley, et. al.). They know they are going into a dangerous situation-act like 'big brave men' in front of the news camera, then they look like they are completely in shock when they get taken into custody.
When you're in another country, you have to play by their rules. If you don't acclimate yourself to the laws and customs of that country, then you're setting yourself up for disaster.
I don't wish 8 years in an Iraqi prison on anyone, but when you play that close to the fire.......