Re: Ted O'Brien found

["Joseph Pappalardo" <joepappalardo2001@yahoo.com>]

You know that if you watched the press conference that he said basically the
same thing about himself.  But is it necesary to give the guy an extra slam
for an unfortunate situation....especially after he admits being at fault.?

Those who know Ted know he is not "utterly stupid", or "dumb".

(He may have even been a somewhat experienced hiker...to some degree
anyway.)

What we learn from this is that a person who is bright and not naive (and
posssibly a hiker with some experience)....misread what preparation was
required.

> I do hope that NH Fish and Game sends him a bill for
> the cost of the rescue.

Isn't that why we hire resue personel...for unortunate situations that
someone didn't plan for?

BTW....knowing Ted, he would probably send them a sizable donation before
ever being asked.

Joe


From: "Dan C." <dwcole@mediaone.net>

> By chance I was watching NECN when O'Brien had a news conference.  While I
> am pleased for O'Brien and his family that there was a happy ending, the
> utter stupidity of the man by attempting a hike in unfamiliar territory,
> without adequate preparation, is mind boggling.  A lot of folks put their
> lives on the line in the rescue effort.  Unfortunately, there is no law
> against being dumb.  I do hope that NH Fish and Game sends him a bill for
> the cost of the rescue.
>
>
> Dan Cole
>


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