Comments on: Waterfall Accidents An Unnecessary Tragedy http://blog.wncoutdoors.info/wncoutdoorsrants/waterfall-accidents-an-unnecessary-tragedy/ Hiking and Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:59:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jordan Mitchell http://blog.wncoutdoors.info/wncoutdoorsrants/waterfall-accidents-an-unnecessary-tragedy/#comment-1465 Jordan Mitchell Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:23:57 +0000 http://blog.wncoutdoors.info/wncoutdoorsrants/waterfall-accidents-an-unnecessary-tragedy/#comment-1465 Brittany, I understand how you could see this post as being insensitive or un-compassionate. However, the point of it is not to be hurtful, or sarcastic. The point is to bring to light a harsh reality - as I stated - that this kind of accident is unnecessary. Any kind of outdoor recreational activities are risky, and yes, accidents do happen. I have nothing but compassion for the family and the observers involved in this case. This post isn't meant for them and honestly I hope they never have to read it either. But what about the families of those who inevitably will do this again in the future? Falling off the top of a waterfall is no more an accident than getting behind the wheel while drunk, and then crashing. It's a conscious decision that is made and it's a tragedy to everyone else involved. Unfortunately, I don't have to witness a waterfall accident - nor a drunk driving crash - to know with certainty that common sense was discarded. Brittany,

I understand how you could see this post as being insensitive or un-compassionate. However, the point of it is not to be hurtful, or sarcastic. The point is to bring to light a harsh reality - as I stated - that this kind of accident is unnecessary. Any kind of outdoor recreational activities are risky, and yes, accidents do happen. I have nothing but compassion for the family and the observers involved in this case. This post isn’t meant for them and honestly I hope they never have to read it either. But what about the families of those who inevitably will do this again in the future?

Falling off the top of a waterfall is no more an accident than getting behind the wheel while drunk, and then crashing. It’s a conscious decision that is made and it’s a tragedy to everyone else involved. Unfortunately, I don’t have to witness a waterfall accident - nor a drunk driving crash - to know with certainty that common sense was discarded.

]]> By: brittany http://blog.wncoutdoors.info/wncoutdoorsrants/waterfall-accidents-an-unnecessary-tragedy/#comment-1446 brittany Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:53:14 +0000 http://blog.wncoutdoors.info/wncoutdoorsrants/waterfall-accidents-an-unnecessary-tragedy/#comment-1446 wow, reading this makes me understand why i question humanity and the lack of compassion this society has. ever heard of an accident? they happen everyday. i have to wonder if you witnessed this accident, since you seem so sure that common sense was not used. were you there? your insensitive comments are unappreciated and unwarrented. i wonder how you can write such hurtful things, mr. mitchell. just remember that your sarcastic comments are hurtful to those who were friends and family of this man. i just hope that after all they've already been through, especially his fiance who i'm sure was traumatized after witnessing this accident, never have to read your comments. wow, reading this makes me understand why i question humanity and the lack of compassion this society has. ever heard of an accident? they happen everyday. i have to wonder if you witnessed this accident, since you seem so sure that common sense was not used. were you there? your insensitive comments are unappreciated and unwarrented. i wonder how you can write such hurtful things, mr. mitchell. just remember that your sarcastic comments are hurtful to those who were friends and family of this man. i just hope that after all they’ve already been through, especially his fiance who i’m sure was traumatized after witnessing this accident, never have to read your comments.

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