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	Name:	MartiniMan -
	Subject:	Jumped at My Own Risk
	Date:	8/9/2010 8:45:26 AM

Feb, I get your point that often people say they are willing to take responsibility until something really bad happens and some lawyer convinces them that despite the fact that it was their own decision they or their family can make a financial killing. I don't think anyone can answer with total certainty what their families would do but the fact that no one has sued anyone over injuries and even one death from jumping from the rock at least demonstrates that some people do take personal responsibility, doesn't it?

I personally don't see jumping from the rock any differently than boating or swimming. It is an activity that is fraught with a certain amount of risk that people undertake for their enjoyment. And yet, sometimes people are injured and sometimes a death occurs and families are negatively impacted, insurance companies have to pay, etc. Many, many more people drown in Lake Martin each year than than are killed jumping and yet I would not suggest that people stop swimming. Likewise, even though I won't and my kids and their friends are not allowed to jump from the high rock I am not going to tell someone not to. I think driving motorcycles on the road is too dangerous (because of other drivers) but I am not going to tell someone they are being irresponsible toward their families and society because it represents more danger than other forms of transportation.

Having said all that, I agree with you that people have to take personal responsibility for their actions. The good news is that many do, the bad news is that many don't.