[pct-l] To Bear or Not To Bear

[StoneDancer1 at aol.com (StoneDancer1@aol.com)]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 9:50:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
CMountainDave@aol.com writes:

>>>>>I see your argument as simply a rationalization for bear cans, not only 
where bears are a problem, but everywhere>>>

Maybe you read something I didn't mean.  My personal feelings about bear cans 
are that they are a pain in the ass.  Nor did I carry one on the PCT this 
year.   And I didn't see a bear or a ranger.  My only "argument" was:  Carry or 
Not, Do What You Want, Accept the Consequences of Your Choice, Don't Bitch.  I 
don't argue for or against carrying bear cans, only choice.

It's a free world.  If one chooses to be a scofflaw, that's their personal 
choice and they have every right to do so.  However, they must also be willing 
to bear ( no pun intended) the consequences of that decision. The same for 
climbing Mt. Everest.  Unfortunately, all too many people want the choice without 
the consequence, hence, the rationalization. And...I apologize, for no offence 
is meant, but your reply makes no sense to me at all.  


No Way
Ray E