Originally Posted By: scafool
I still would not just leave somebody to die simply because they were foolish enough to get a Jeep stuck.

neither would i. but we're talking about charging that individual for the tow.

and if they're hiking, for the ride out.

Originally Posted By: scafool
You can not cure stupid, and so long as companies are selling 4x4s and the idea they are invincible in the winter wonderland you will have fools buying into it foolheartedly and going out getting their jeeps stuck.

yep. they pay for the tow charge, don't they?

Originally Posted By: scafool
If I follow your argument why not just quit doing search and rescue or any form of disaster relief at all.

i think we're now talking apples and oranges. disaster relief?

Originally Posted By: scafool
I mean if you are dumb enough to buy property in any of the Gulf States or the Mudwest you are no different than the Jeep driver and deserve to get washed away in the next hurricane or flood. (right?)

well, for me, yes, i do not like having to pay for those who rebuild in flood zones or fire areas.

in an emergency or disaster, everyone gets out. it's those that put others lives at risk through negligence or stupidity that i don't feel sorry for.

charge 'em.
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