HURRAY!!!!!  A voice with a little compassion.  I hope that I never get to
a point where worrying over a possible, maybe, could happen lawsuit, would
surpass the compassion felt for the family and the girl herself.  What has
happened to make so many of you so bitter and cynical?   As a parent, I
would hope that you would not look upon every child that enters your
museum as a little dummy who may end up causing you problems.  Why should
we not be expected to make our museums as safe as possible for those we
invite there.  They're our guests, aren't they???  They put bread on our
tables, don't they???

Delecia B. Huitt
Southern Missouri Historic District
2901 Hwy 61
Festus, MO 63028
636-931-5200
fax 636-931-5204




"Carol Ely" <[log in to unmask]>
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05/12/2003 02:08 PM
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        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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