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Ann wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:03 PM:

" I am inherently insecure because of the newness of 'blogging'... a continuous work in progress. I see the non-LEGS chose not to favor us with any further comment. Not surprising, based on a previous comment about not hearing from them. Too busy beating their chests!! "




Mac wrote on Nov 2, 2009 2:31 PM:

" Sorry, Ann. No, you didn't tick me off, honestly I just hadn't been back to the topic. Sometimes I lose track of the numbers and think nobody has added any comments. Thank you for your kind words, they are very appreciated. :) "




Ann wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:05 PM:

" Sorry if I ticked you off Mac by my question. I do admire and respect you.

Lots of kind thoughts,

Ann "




Ann wrote on Oct 25, 2009 2:17 PM:

" Mac, you mean you have served the country in the Military? If so, Awesome, and I am in awe. Thank you. You set a pattern that would behoove others to emulate with your knowledge and reasonability. "




Mac wrote on Oct 25, 2009 11:02 AM:

" LOL, I like your post, Ann. I was stationed on both Fort Lewis and Hunter Army Airfield, homes to battalions of the 75th Ranger Regiment. They are very pretty, but the constant mindless chest-beating was a bit much. "




Ann wrote on Oct 24, 2009 3:02 PM:

" Like the anti-Airborne post. Tends to keep the reality of "Service Men" in perspective. What pompous as*ses. "




Anti Airborne wrote on Oct 23, 2009 7:25 PM:

" I am happy about the recovery, but doubt that anyone posting here with issues with Airborne will ever hear a reply. Chalk that up for future reference. I want my tax dollars and allegance to be devoted to ones who answer to those they "serve" -- YES, serve -- we are your bosses-- you serve us. the Anerican public and residents here in the KRV. You are our servants no matter how many stars, stripes or attitudes you have. Remember that. We are your bosses. You are menial servants. "




Blown Out Of Proportion wrote on Oct 23, 2009 3:16 PM:

" Airborne Ranger, be honest, please. If the lost hikers were leftest liberals, gays or welfare recipients, in fact if they were simply non-military honchos, would this situation have been "blown out of proportion"? Or would you have been posting here that the State of California is in a deficit and the idiots stranded should brunt the cost of recovery? Be honest, now, please. to humor me and the rest of the onlookers to this blog. "




Landborne Couch Potato wrote on Oct 22, 2009 10:36 PM:

" I respect all who serve this Nation in the military, regardless of which branch of service. However, to witness here the "good ol' boy" network erodes from the level of respect the "non-LEGS" should really have. I am disappointed in the posts by one Airborne Ranger. Perhaps you should stay in the air, elevated above us little pee-ons and LEGS. Thanks for the insight into your little boys club. "




Mac wrote on Oct 21, 2009 10:50 PM:

" Hey, Airborne Ranger? Without the "legs" you guys would be pretty useless on your own, so how about you cut the elitist garbage? Fix your own planes, get your own food and supply yourselves if you think you're so great. "




Ann wrote on Oct 19, 2009 8:33 PM:

" Am so happy to hear that they are home and safe. No, there should not be a price put on a life... too bad the right-wing conservatives do so. But be that as it may, glad to hear all is well. "




Commander wrote on Oct 19, 2009 4:20 PM:

" I'm glad they are home with their families. Much thanks to the rescue team members for their heroin acts. Charge them nothing! Send the bill to the “Bill Them” character who posted the previous remarks; he seems so concerned about the lousy condition the state is in and funding for rescuers and what not. Must be a liberal democratic Desk Jockey! Get a Life! I agree with Airborne Ranger. You shouldn’t put a price on saving lives. God Bless them! "




AirborneRanger wrote on Oct 19, 2009 4:02 PM:

" Thank God those men were rescued. This is just an occurrence that became blown out of proportion and should be allowed to subside. Their safe, and that is the bottom line. Send your rescue bill to Obama's Office in Washington DC. where more head-aching debt to the country is being created. One of the men rescued was a one time member of an airborne special ops unit out Fort Bragg, NC. He's done his country tons of service, and has paid his dues. Let it go. He's no LEG! He's a patriot! "




AirborneRanger wrote on Oct 19, 2009 3:45 PM:

" Thank God for their safety! Never put a price on saving lives. Bill Them Nothing! Only a "Moron" would suggest such a stupid notion! They pay taxes like everyone else. That's an emergency service in a Federal Park; sought out after numerous attempts by their family members to locate their whereabouts were exhausted. Imagine yourself in their shoes before you post absurd and preposterous comments. "




AirborneRanger wrote on Oct 19, 2009 3:33 PM:

" I know Officer Rogers personally; he's highly skilled in land navigation and survival tactics. If anything, Mother Nature had him pinned alongside the ledge of a ridge line with rising waters creating rushing rapids that were non passable. More than likely their family members were just worried after they didn’t make the destination eta, and contacted authorities and park rangers to assist in confirming their whereabouts. That’s why we have Park Rangers. A federal resource with a purpose; not rent-a-cops! "




Bill F. wrote on Oct 19, 2009 7:56 AM:

" I don't know any details. If people deliberately ignore instructions or attempt something that is obviously beyond their training and experience then they should be charged. But if their situation is beyond their control or due to an accident then I see no reason to charge for their rescue. Rescue organizations are hesitant to charge for rescues even if the situation is due to stupidity(and I am not saying that this is the case here) since it would make people hesitant to call for help.

Rescues are not cheap volunteers or not. Helicopters alone cost thousands to operate. "




David Lawyer wrote on Oct 17, 2009 1:12 AM:

" The most likely way of getting trapped on a ledge is to slide down to the ledge where it's too steep to climb back up (without ropes). This is tantamount to burning your bridges behind you. It's a very reckless thing to do, unless you're sure that there's an exit from the ledge.
I don't think much public money should be spent on a search where there has been reckless behavior. The problem is that one doesn't know that this is the case until the missing people are found. "




Bill Them wrote on Oct 15, 2009 10:29 PM:

" And how is this the responsiblity of the State of California? How is this not exactly like somebody skiing or boarding outside the bounds? That's an AUTOMATIC bill.

You all need to be fiscally responsbile, as do the hikers. "




K. wrote on Oct 15, 2009 3:24 PM:

" Jacob and Jordan are the nicest boys I know, and they're probably embarrassed to have any fuss made over them at all.

Their families and friends are all searching in the rain and snow, along with volunteers.

Please be them on that ledge... "




Tracy wrote on Oct 15, 2009 2:33 PM:

" Wow, Bill. It sounds like you need to get a life! Your life must be completely boring and pathetic for you to make such a horrible statement like that. I'd hate for karma to come around and bite you in the behind and teach you a lesson regarding the horrible things you said! Have a nice life!

I am so relieved they were found. Their family has been so worried! Thanks to everyone that were out there looking for them!! "




Ann wrote on Oct 15, 2009 2:18 PM:

" Bill Them, hope you never get lost or suffer a terrible traffic accident or have a fishing/boat mishap. So much for brotherly love. Shame on you for putting into words what resides in your heart. It's all about the bottom line, the almighty dollar? Christ would agree, right? "




mike wrote on Oct 15, 2009 1:27 PM:

" A great group of guys are missing and someone is more worried about money? These guys would give you the shirt of their back if needed. Their friends i've grown up with. "




Danielle wrote on Oct 15, 2009 12:58 PM:

" Bill, I think YOU should learn how to either keep your mouth shut or be more consinderate in the fact that someones family is out there. If it was YOU they'd be doing the same thing. So CAN IT, or get your @$$ out there and help instead of complaining about the cost. Theres no cost on a human life. "




Cathy wrote on Oct 15, 2009 10:33 AM:

" The search is in a National Park and most of the people searching are highly trained, UNPAID search and rescue specialists. This is not costing the state as much as you think. "




Bill Them wrote on Oct 14, 2009 11:37 PM:

" The state is in horrible money trouble. If it's MediCal or searching for hikers, then either let the hikers stay or charge them for services. "




tom wrote on Oct 14, 2009 8:10 PM:

" I'm on my way to help look for you guys. We send all of our love.
Tom, Karen, Joey, and Robert "