Noel,
It's got to be just you pal. The BSA is not unsafe. It is true that
unfortunate accidents have occurred at all of the Jamborees. This year was
most tragic, but 4 years ago was not without death either. A 14 year old
Pennsylvania boy was illegally operating a Hum-vee when he flip it over and
it landed on top of him.
Please read these articles from the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/28/AR2005072802237.html?referrer=email&referrer=email
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/26/AR2005072601990.html?referrer=email&referrer=email
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/25/AR2005072501758.html?referrer=email&referrer=email
and the Free Lance Star:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07302005/118268
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07302005/118598
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07252005/116527
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07262005/117477
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07272005/117704
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07272005/117713
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/072005/07272005/117758
All of this except for the California incident is happening less the 3 miles
from my house. I personally believe that the contractor should share some of
the blame for this because a professional company like that, Tents & Events
from Fishersville VA (near Staunton Va) should know, understand and accept
the responsibility for not using common sense. Contracted companies have
responsibilities under the law. I don't see it as being the Army's fault, I
don't see it as being the BSA's fault or Rappahannock Electric's fault. I
see this as an error by this professional contractor. This tent is clearly
much larger than anything the BSA would ever encourage a troop to set up on
their own and it would take a lot of effort to do. Sure we had tents like
that dotted all over the Camporama when we were there because Eagle Rock is
better suited to our events than sharing it with the Army. That military
base, I have been on it, has all kinds of hazards located throughout it.
Deep ponds, live fire areas full of munitions , wild animals including
bears, substandard facilities, roads that are not clearly marked.
Ft. A.P. Hill named after Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill of
Culpeper VA proudly boasts signage "Where America Goes To Sharpen It's
Combat Edge"
If you would like to see what's going on around the Jamboree , The
Washington Post and the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star will have stories
there that won't be carried nationally. I bet you will find the reading
very interesting. Please click the links I sent.
Iron Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "noel j bell jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 7:01 PM
Subject: [RR]
Is it just me, or does it appear Boy Scouts is becoming unsafe?
Four deaths in one week, come on. Why on earth would anyone sit up a tent
near a power line anyway?
Your not going to tell three out three leaders didn't know a power line
was there.
Then there was the recent deal about a Boy Scout being struck by lighting.
If some scout leaders are that dumb why are they leading boys?
Are we doing much better in Rangers?
Noel"Spirit Rider"Bell
noel j bell jr
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