Bryan,
I don't think I would even think about it. When I am walking downtown I
never think about crime and muggings. I know they go on, but I have always
felt the muggers go after someone who looks vulnerable. Being hesitant
makes one look vulnerable.

Now, since I have said this, you will probably read about me being shot. I
can see the headlines now "Smithers is shot dead, but he did have a smug
look on his face".


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"Reggie Smithers" Reggie( is my first name) Smithers wrote in message
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The current situation in NYC with everyone pulling together made me think
about boaters and the Good Samaritan Rule. Everyone from pleasure
boaters on a small lake to tankers in the middle of the ocean will go out
of their way to help others.

Whenever I see someone who appears stalled, I will go over to see if I
can help. I have towed people to the marina and have had to be towed
before. What is it that brings people together on the water or together
in an emergency, such as the transit strike in NYC?




Most of us are good people when it counts.

I gotta tell you though, it's tough to want to come to another boater's
assistance right after watching Dead Calm. That was a great movie and
Nicole Kidman was icing on the cake!