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To: traditional1
I don't disagree with anything you've said, but I think cases like this particular one, are symptomatic of a much deeper problem than just tort reform (or lack thereof).

Too many people today think it is the government's (local/state/fed) responsibility or obligation to protect them from their own stupidity. The constitution guarantees you the right to pursue happiness, not find. And, inherit in that pursuit, is the implicit idea that you can make your own decision, and enjoy the fruits or consequences of those decisions.

Too many people want all the upside of their decisions, and none of the downside. They made a choice to go into the forest. That choice had some risk. They want someone else to compensate them for their decision. That's the problem.

8 posted on 11/23/2010 3:36:56 PM PST by OldDeckHand
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To: OldDeckHand
"Too many people want all the upside of their decisions, and none of the downside"

Two things have contributed to the indoctrination of youth into adulthood thinking 1) you're ALWAYS a victim, never the cause, and 2) political-correctness precludes being identified as having done something stupid (aka, lack of common sense/moral compass).

We even can't have Grades or Scores in children's classes and sports, because SOMEONE will feel like they've "failed".....

12 posted on 11/23/2010 4:05:49 PM PST by traditional1 ("Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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To: OldDeckHand
"Too many people want all the upside of their decisions, and none of the downside"

Two things have contributed to the indoctrination of youth into adulthood thinking 1) you're ALWAYS a victim, never the cause, and 2) political-correctness precludes being identified as having done something stupid (aka, lack of common sense/moral compass).

We even can't have Grades or Scores in children's classes and sports, because SOMEONE will feel like they've "failed".....

13 posted on 11/23/2010 4:05:53 PM PST by traditional1 ("Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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