it is tragic...

but it is also tragic her friends classmates and teachers were so completely
moronic they did nothing to advise her not to do it.

I really dislike  people that lack common reasoning powers!



ed sharpe archivist for smecc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Ely" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: Chicago Museum


> > Instead of allowing stupid genes to be naturally
> > eliminated from the population our politicians introduce laws that try
> > to reduce the serious consequences of stupid behaviour by the stupid.
>
> My God, people, the girl DIED. It was certainly a stupid move, but
teenagers
> do stupid things, and she DIED of a fractured skull in front of her
friends,
> teachers, and classmates.
>
> These cold-hearted comments are completely uncalled for.
>
> No one has filed a lawsuit (yet) - so it's a bit too soon to start going
off
> on how this relates to American attitudes on litigation. No "politicians"
> have yet introduced laws to prevent teenagers from sliding down bannisters
> in museums in Chicago.
>
> I have no problem with public places being made as safe as reasonably
> possible, with railings, barriers, and warnings. Some people are stupid,
and
> others are just unlucky, or clumsy. Children do unpredictable and yes,
> stupid, things. I'd rather they not die.
>
> I have no problem with reasonable regulations to make places safer. I have
> no problem with "politicians" (otherwise known as the officials we
elected)
> introducing such legislation. I have no problem with our court system
> holding organizations and individuals accountable for preventable
violations
> of laws involving public safety. (and this accident in Chicago probably
> doesn't fall into this category).
>
> Just show a little compassion here, please.
>
> Carol Ely
> Museum consultant
> Louisville
>
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