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To: Raebie

Bad take on things.

She said "If a climber is part of a "far less professional outfit" and "had no oxygen, and no proper gloves," he deserves to die, we decide."

Who is saying that? No one. It's a strawman. The only question was whether there was any possible hope in saving the climber. If it was impossible to do anything then the other climbers actions could at least be explained. If there is a chance they could have saved the climber then they did the wrong thing. The issue should be examined based on information and not just ground-based emotions. I read nowhere of anyone suggesting he "deserved to die". That's absurd.

This climber just sounds bitter and cynical and I would certainly want other knowledgeable opinions besides hers.


9 posted on 05/30/2006 4:18:28 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: plain talk

I'm sure there are many instances where people are beyond help and that it would be foolhardy to risk your own life in a vain attempt at rescue.

I am just as sure that there are plenty on instances of people being "stepped over" in a callous attempt to achieve ones' own ambitions.

I think she raises some valid points.


12 posted on 05/30/2006 4:24:22 PM PDT by Raebie
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