Whats wrong with people these days?
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Fortunately in CA we have the "Good Samaratin Law" - immunity from lawsuit - so if you stop to help someone in obvious distress and what you do, with what you know, to help them doesn't work out (they die or whatever), it's not on you. But still, at least someone can just ask can I call someone for you!! That'll slow your commute by 1.5 minutes. Man... 
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Three words: LAW SUIT REFORM!
I know most people including me are sick and tired of the way law suits have distorted the way most of us think and so much so that you can't live your life without having to worry about being sued for this that or the other. I hate to say it but one must get involved politically to make a change. Most states have new legislation being written for the lawsuit reform. Get involved. Contact your congressman or at the very least VOTE!! It's the only way to reverse the BS that is so previlant in todays society. In Oklahoma there are just as many "bad" people as in Cali. and it' getting worse everyday. Used to be very friendly, hardly any crime and now it's just the opposite. Tulsa imparticular has seen the murder rate more than double in the last five years as well as a massive spike in violent crime. But you must make the decision to get involved. I carry a concealed weapon with a license to do so and have made the decision that I will interject myself into a dangerous situation if it means helping someone else that may be in danger. I guess what I'm saying is you can't rely on the Gov't, police, ems, and so forth to take care of everything. You have to take matters into your own hands from time to time to ensure a certian way of life for you and generations to come. At this rate it scares the crap out of me to think how degraded society will be when my children are grown. It should scare all of us.
I know most people including me are sick and tired of the way law suits have distorted the way most of us think and so much so that you can't live your life without having to worry about being sued for this that or the other. I hate to say it but one must get involved politically to make a change. Most states have new legislation being written for the lawsuit reform. Get involved. Contact your congressman or at the very least VOTE!! It's the only way to reverse the BS that is so previlant in todays society. In Oklahoma there are just as many "bad" people as in Cali. and it' getting worse everyday. Used to be very friendly, hardly any crime and now it's just the opposite. Tulsa imparticular has seen the murder rate more than double in the last five years as well as a massive spike in violent crime. But you must make the decision to get involved. I carry a concealed weapon with a license to do so and have made the decision that I will interject myself into a dangerous situation if it means helping someone else that may be in danger. I guess what I'm saying is you can't rely on the Gov't, police, ems, and so forth to take care of everything. You have to take matters into your own hands from time to time to ensure a certian way of life for you and generations to come. At this rate it scares the crap out of me to think how degraded society will be when my children are grown. It should scare all of us.
Richard
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In this Province this is not a problem. people are routinely assisted, whether
Stuck or Hurt. Routinely means Always.
One fact: the Judge in a Case can award Costs to people sued in a Frivolous Law Suit.
Stuck or Hurt. Routinely means Always.
One fact: the Judge in a Case can award Costs to people sued in a Frivolous Law Suit.
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WTF is that supposed to mean?
Sure, all Canucks, especially the French Canadiens, are known for their good manners. 
Hopefully the rider recovers fully..... Its the people that say "its not my problem" or "its not my fault" are the ones to blame for not helping, not calling, and/or sueing someone innocent.
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Sorry if i offended you MRKABC about your family, but the law states "if you unqualified to help" Then qualifiy to use that Cell phone in your pocket, Can you do that?
I was that guy on the motorcycle, TWICE, i was hit by other motorist, with my hand ripped open and my thumb torn off. Watching motorist pass by! After being hit from behind because someone wasnt paying attention and hit me while I sitting still.
Maybe if someone would have called, stopped, helped....
They did stop, they did help, they did wait till the amulance showed up and help save my hand and thumb. I couldnt have gotten back up and road home. Thanks to all those who will help when you see an accident, and not just keep going. Use your phone if its not to much trouble!
I was that guy on the motorcycle, TWICE, i was hit by other motorist, with my hand ripped open and my thumb torn off. Watching motorist pass by! After being hit from behind because someone wasnt paying attention and hit me while I sitting still.
Maybe if someone would have called, stopped, helped....
They did stop, they did help, they did wait till the amulance showed up and help save my hand and thumb. I couldnt have gotten back up and road home. Thanks to all those who will help when you see an accident, and not just keep going. Use your phone if its not to much trouble!
And as for the Good Samaratin law (and "common sense" would dictate), you can only do what you are trained and KNOW HOW to do. If you don't know CPR, you don't start hammering on some poor guys chest screaming "NO! YOU CAN'T DIE ON ME!!!" But if the guy is laying in the middle of the road with on coming traffic...uh...move him. Any injury that moving him would cause is A LOT LESS than the injury that will come from a 6 ton truck that might decide to use him as a speed bump. Then call someone (as long as you're qualified to use your cell phone) who MIGHT be qualified to help him out...usually 911 will work.
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