Aloha Friday

Friday is the day that Hawaiians take it easy and get ready for the weekend. So in that spirit we’re asking a simple question. Head on over to An Island Life for more Aloha Friday fun and to sign Mr. Linky if you’re playing.

Recently there has been a story in the news about a hiker who sprained his ankle and had to be rescued in the mountains of New Hampshire.  In case you haven’t heard of it, here’s a little information about it.  There was an 18 year old Eagle Scout from Massachusetts that went hiking up Mt. Washington  in New Hampshire.   There ended up being some flash flooding and with the sprained ankle, he had to be rescued.  The boy sent NH Fish and Game a $1,000. in appreciation for all that they did for him.  A short time later he received a bill in the mail for $25,000 and it stated that if he did not pay it within 30 days he would lose his Massachusetts driver’s license.  This is a NH State Law that states that NH Fish and Game can bill for someone’s rescue.  He wasn’t a dumbass or anything, he just fell, hurt himself, got stranded from flash flooding and needed to be taken out of the woods.  The bill was due last Sunday, and the 18 year old is fighting the cost.  So our question is, “Should you have to pay for your own rescue out of the woods?”  I say no, I figure that’s their job and they’re being paid to do it, so why should I be responsible for paying for my rescue that was no fault of my own.