[pct-l] A few quick questions- Scott's comment

[Jon Danniken]

kmurray at pol.net wrote:
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 9:55 PM
Subject: [pct-l] A few quick questions- Scott's comment


> "As a hiker, you have to do what works for you and be responsible for that
> decision."
>
> Glad that you feel that way, Scott.  I'm wondering if a you are willing to
> let a jury consider that your posts encouraged inexperienced people to go
> without bear protection, putting their food and their lives at risk?
>
> I, at least, am a volunteer wilderness ranger working in bear country that
> would be happy to testify as to the ridiculous recklessness of your
> advice.
>
> And the good news is, that this post, with this offer, will be searchable
> and findable by anyone harmed by a bear, for the remainder of your natural
> life.

Wow, I can see the headlines now:

"Internets Mailing List man responsible for bear deaths!"

or,

"Court finds keyboard guilty for causing bear attacks"

lol

But actually, no, I can't, it's far too preposterous of a concept to bear 
considering.  Get it - "bear" considering?  ar ar ar

Jon