STILL RAINING!!!!!
However, in my boredom (thank God I had to work 5 days the past couple weeks) I read a few articles in the local paper, The Garden Island (http://www.kauaiworld.com/). I was interested and then angered by an article featured on the front page titled Lawsuit claims signs moved after deaths (http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2007/12/06/news/news02.txt). In summary, the article details the unfortunate hikers who fell to their deaths on an unofficial trail to the base of Opaeka‘a Falls. As a result, the spouse of one hiker has filed a lawsuit against the state because it "negligently created a false appearance of safety by posting a sign to the left reading, 'danger, keep out, hazardous conditions'”. The 2 women proceeded to the right and fell to their deaths. The attorney claims that the sign was later replaced to indicate the correct direction.
In short, I was outraged by the lawsuit. While it's terrible that 2 people died engaging in my favorite outdoor activity, this does not make the state responsible for filling the widower's pocket with cash. This prompted me to write a letter to the editor which was published in the 12/8/07 edition. You can read it here:
http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2007/12/08/opinion/edit01.txt
What happened to personal responsiblity? No one is willing to accept the consequences of their actions and decisions anymore, escpecially if the outcome is bad. I wonder if the widower ever considered that his wife made a bad decision and the consequences were fatal. Maybe, but probably as an afterthought when he and his attorney visualized their big payday from the state. Personal injury attorneys and their clients piss me off.
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