cheapcigarman wrote:
Again, my only point, that as this topic is being discussed I believe we could look for solutions that doesn't require additional government intervention.
You are passionate about this issue but it is not the only one out there. This issue needs money and government intervention, just like all the other gazillion issues out there. A dollar more for this cause, a dollar more for that cause, a dollar more for this issue, a dollar more for that issue.......As rugged and self reliant as we are. Surely, we can find a solution on our own. As I mentioned before, I'd even voluntarily put money in your jar or volunteer my time for a good idea towards it.
Erm, I'm not spearheading
any campaign to get the government involved, except for the tourism office to say, "hey, this stuff isn't Disneyland" on like, their website. Any other government intervention I've mentioned, I've also mentioned the problems faced if the idea is applied. I've not called for somehow restricting the rights for anyone to access public lands, or compulsory insurance, or a license to access the back country, or anything like that. Interesting ideas, but problematic. I've also mentioned the use of private backcountry insurance programs and if they'd fit. So we're on a very similar page. I've just not injected my political views into the matter.
Here's my point of view: people need to be more prepared, since rescue is dangerous for all involved. I empathize with the volunteer rescuers, and would rather them not have to go out for non-emergency calls, since this will lead to burn out of - I'm certain, hardworking, dedicated and selfless people.
The only idea that is coming up is raising the fee for the COSAR card. Maaaybe that would actually have a negative impact on purchasing the card? More money per card, less people buying because: money.