jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I watched a video about a volcanic eruption in New Zealand. It was an eruption of ash and steam, and it took place on a small island while two groups of tourists were there. The first group had just left in a boat, but the second group was right by the rim. Many people were killed, and others received severe burns with lasting scars.

Before they took the boat ride to the island, tourists had to sign release forms, list next of kin, and were told that they would have to wear gas masks. It was described as "the most active volcano in New Zealand." They were headed for a volcanic island with smoke and steam issuing continuously from the volcano. The documentary makers interviewed a husband and wife who were badly burned and scarred. The husband implied that the company was at fault for not telling them that the volcano might erupt, and they could be killed or injured. He did that several times. This was not a Disneyland attraction. How could he not know that it was a dangerous situation?

I've seen this so many times. People get into risky situations and then deny all responsibility when they are injured.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Again.... It's always someone else's fault...

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Maybe we have become so overprotected by rules, regulations and laws that, some people at least, have come to expect there is no danger in life.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, human beings must find someone to blame.

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

Like the video I saw of a skier that descended most of the mountain tumbling after he pulled a boo-boo and lost his skis. People talked about how bad it was that he got beat to hell and how lucky that he wasn’t killed. I felt no sympathy for him whatsoever. He intentionally tried to descend the near vertical slopes on skis. No one made him do it and he intentionally put himself into a dangerous situation. He apparently wasn’t as good of a skier as he thought he was and paid a heavy cost for his arrogance. He’s lucky he didn’t pay the ultimate price, his life.

Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south

Especially when the sideshow bites...

RiJoRi Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC

All dollars and no sense! 🙄

--Rich

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

They have spent to much time at Disneyland/World where life is just a pretend.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Still, many people have been maimed and killed on wild rides throughout the world.

Leo Perez

Please don't touch the plate, it's hot. Ouch...I told you it was hot.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

They say there is no cure for stupidity! None!

will

Canonuser Loc: UK and South Africa

I understand that the owners of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines have some sort of legal action pending against the company that carried out trips to this New Zealand island. It appears a number of their passengers suffered injuries and some possibly died in this volcanic action.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Is it still hot? Let me check. : )

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

READ before you sign or pay any money.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Except for software licenses. : )