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Originally posted by craigayl
Risk is a part of life, live with it, work with it. Second guessing it is not healthy…
Craig SPF1265 [/b]
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Craig, I think what you meant by 'second guessing', is to "not complain about a succesful event after it has happened, then critique it for what *should* have been done later".
Yes, and I do agree with what you mean that "we can take what has been learned and apply it to future events."
Sure, a lot of bad things could have happened, but then again so could the cruise, the autocross, the parade, the party... heck, the Ripchords could have run a muck and killed us all with an ultra-high pitched feedback on their amps! lol. But you're right, safety needs to be emphasized where it counts the most, and where the most risk is. It takes a perfect world to predict all those risks, or experience of something already taken place. This is that experience being put to use.
I know that DV-Ed cares mostly about the welfare of his "family"... us, the participants. Far and above any money, donations or attendance records. He's just trying to do his best while providing you the most. Clearly the comprimises will begin. Then we'll hear people complianing about them being "too" safe! lol. Again, comprimises all around.
I suggest those interested and concerned to sign on and HELP DV in the area of safety... you know, a "put up or shut up" kinda deal. I'm SURE DV won't mind the help!!!! Eh Ed?
As for DV-III? No one got hurt ('cept for Brent's foot ;-) and a lot of fun was had, so the event was a total and undeniable success! And if what we learned from this year is applied to next year, then that event too will be a GAURANTEE success!
But remember, as time goes on, and as more and more events happen, and as more people attend, no matter what, something unfortunate very well may happen eventually.. And that *is* life.
/Randall Thomas
DV-I & DV-III particpant!