After the KIM FAMILY <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> and MT HOOD <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> events in Oregon, some discussion has been occurring (mostly by the media) about funding for SAR in Oregon.

One suggestion has been to bill the victim after the search (this is generally getting a cold shoulder) and the other is an added fee onto various permits (like hunting, ATV, special use permits, etc..)

FYI - In Oregon, SAR is the responsibily of the local sheriff. Funding is limited, coming from existing budgets, donations, etc...

any comments ?