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On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Ken Murray <kmurray at pol.net> wrote:

> plus it was
> in section A with a burn ban in effect(against the law). We were all
> eating dinner and a gal starts the fire in the pit,a couple of us were
> outraged,but were calmed by a person who explained that she needed the
> fire for dinner(possibly legal?),
> ======================
>
> It amazes me how otherwise reasonable folks can put themselves into
> a position where they are forced to break rules, then justify that
> they should do so, because they need to do so. (usually meaning
> that it is inconvenient not to do so)
>
> Just so it is ABSOLUTELY clear, it is NOT ok or legal to start an open
> fire when there is a burn ban in effect.  If you do, and that fire spreads
> due to wind and starts a major fire, you can look forward to years in
> prison.
>
> I don't mean to frame this as a hardass, but clarity is sometimes the
> best thing.  If you are clueless about what you are doing, and harm others,
> it is NOT excusable.
>
> This year is starting to look like it might be an epically dry year.  There
> is already talk among forest managers about CLOSING national forests in
> july
> due to the fire danger.  We hikers should be aware of this heightened
> danger
> as well, and be willing to adjust ourselves to that reality.
>
> I work in an occupation in which 'becoming involved' in a situation is
> not an option, it is mandatory, with legal ramifications for not
> becoming involved.  I believe the right thing to do is to become involved.
> Simply packing up and moving on is not the right thing to do, unless it
> is to find authorities to report to.
>
> None of what I'm saying was meant to apply to the poster who I was quoting.
>
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