SV: [pct-l] Questioning authority

[yumitori@montana.com (Ron Martino)]

CMountainDave@aol.com wrote:

> Any idea what the costs would be if thru hikers paid the same fees as
> weekenders. Are you saying thru hikers should cough up that amount when they
> recieve a permit? Just curious because right now there are many, many user
> fees that apply to day hikers that don't apply to thru hikers. I'd estimate
> at least $1000 to pay our fair share. But it would be the "right" thing to do
> and as a bonus, it keeps low budget thru hiker "scum" off the trail!

	Do you have any reasons why thru-hikers should not pay the same fees,
besides the cost?

	There's any number of activities I cannot participate in due to the
expense; should I also get a free ride due to my relative poverty?

	Ron
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