the Minneapolis beach rules appear to be designed to keep someone from even THINKING about filing a lawsuit. We're talking hyper-protective, hyper pro-active.
It's frustrating I know, but the truth is most laws are written for the lowest common denominator - people who don't know any better, have to have the rules spelled out to them (and even then not adhere or fiegn understanding) and who'd bring their kids (or pets) there to swim WITHOUT watching them or making sure they're not in harm's way. It takes a split second for a child to drown. If you have a lake full of splashing kids and semi-attentive adults engrossed in the latest who did who issue of People, who just happen to be parents, it can be troubling. My husband was a lifeguard for many years. Upon reflection, he frequently expresses frustration at how many times he had to rescue a small child by yanking them out of the water while the parent (who couldn't swim or was in "what was I THINKING?" shock) stood in ankle deep water screaming - apparently helpless. They don't make much money - but they earn their dinero should they save a small child (i.e. yours) when a parent looks away for that split-second of a moment. It's rather a toss-up in that respect. JHarmon Cleveland _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
