[pct-l] who pays? - was:Search for Censored

[Bill Burge]

The "Rescue Insurance" is additional and optional.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=1300

BillB



On Jun 4, 2009, at 12:06 PM, David Ellzey wrote:

> In this case, she is using a SPOT so the service plan comes with a  
> large insurance policy that covers rescue.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
> ] On Behalf Of Mark Liechty
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:08 AM
> To: Postholer
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] who pays? - was:Search for Censored
>
> An hour ago there were messages about where Search and rescue was.
> Assuming any resources were deployed who is going to pay the bill?
> Seems very unfair that we can head off on the trail and then demand
> services on a whim without being responsible for the costs.
>
> Not saying who is on the hook but someone has to pay.   Not sure that
> someone should be my parents who are having their benefits and pay cut
> and taxes raised.   If we don't pay out of pocket for these things  
> then
> we ARE demanding others pay for our mistakes.
>
> Assume getting off the trail and calling 911 =  mistake.
>
> And, yes, I am very glad everyone was safe as this is the perfect
> scenario to discuss who pays for the mistake.  The hikers or my mom.
>
> Mark "Blankie" Liechty
> mlaccs @ mlaccs . com
>
>
>
> Postholer wrote:
>> Yep, she found her way back to the trail! Map:
>> http://tinyurl.com/qksqv9
>>
>>
>>
>
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