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I’d cut the guy some slack. He’s clearly invested in this journey, literally spending thousands of dollars and decades of his own time. Personally, I think he
by throwaway284534 5y ago
I’d cut the guy some slack. He’s clearly invested in this journey, literally spending thousands of dollars and decades of his own time.
Personally, I think he should be free to do something reckless if it’s only his life at stake. After all, stores sell paint and there isn’t a law against drinking the stuff. It sounds like the only thing he needs to complete the trip is an escort vessel in case the trip goes poorly. Maybe one of us can convince him to take us on his trip.
- spywaregorilla 5y agoI wouldn't. I also wouldn't give him any credit just because he's dedicated to the idea. If someone spent millions of dollars trying to recreate the balloon house from Up, I would certainly call them insane.
- 0xfaded 5y agohttps://youtu.be/pCkgAelO3og https://youtu.be/pCkgAelO3og
- spywaregorilla 5y agoHaha ok fair enough
- 100011_100001 5y agoI think he is endangering himself, I don't think he should be prohibited from doing it.
- a3n 5y ago> I think he should be free to do something reckless if it’s only his life at stake. It's never only the one guy. There's rescue people and equipment, taking their time from other rescue work and possibly putting their lives in danger. And tax dollars.
- nextaccountic 5y agoThat's a weird objection. Maybe you will fall on your bathroom today, break a bone, and fixing this might end up being expensive to society. However, we don't generally ban activities because of their societal cost; whatever you do in your own bathroom is your business.
- voakbasda 5y agoBathroom business being a normal life activity. Risking your life in a reckless activity, when you were warned? Yeah, such idiots should pay for the full cost of their own rescue.
- alsobrsp 5y agoIt is a valid objection. The cost of SAR resources is high and should not be wasted on repeated ill conceived ideas. This is his 4th or 5th attempt.