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Demonstrates that motorboat captains need more rigorous
physical exams and testing of psychological factors.

The above person was clearly unqualified to run a ferry
and a dozen people died with scores injured because
of it.

S.Simon

Simple Simon:

Demonstrates that motorboat captains need more rigorous
physical exams and testing of psychological factors.


Tell us again what kind of license you claim to hold?

This time I wish you could get what you ask for.

Rick

How you arrive a the stupid conclusions you do arrive at, on any subject you
post about, is beyond me.

Shen

I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?

Would you say the suicidal captain is normal? It it normal
to run away from a wreck you caused and then slit your
wrists and shoot yourself with a pellet gun?

Would you say it's OK to be a captain while having
such a severe blood pressure problem that passing out
is the result of forgetting to take a pill?

Like I said. The man needed a better physical exam and
he certainly needs psychological help. He was unsuited
to be driving a ferry with so many lives at stake. Perhaps
there might be some good come of this trajedy. Perhaps
the Coast Guard will tighten up their qualifications because
as it stands now too many unqualified captains are falling
through the cracks.

S.Simon

S.Simon


"Shen44" wrote in message ...
How you arrive a the stupid conclusions you do arrive at, on any subject you
post about, is beyond me.

Shen

Like your course changes in fog, you're basing your
conclusions/decisions, on scanty information .......
When the full medical report of this guy comes out, they'll be able to
tell whether this was or was not the full or significant cause.
How anyone may react, knowing they may be or are, responsible for the
deaths of a number of people, for whatever reason, is subject to many
factors, most of which have little bearing on his ability to handle the
boat.

otn

Simple Simon wrote:

I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?

Would you say the suicidal captain is normal? It it normal
to run away from a wreck you caused and then slit your
wrists and shoot yourself with a pellet gun?

Would you say it's OK to be a captain while having
such a severe blood pressure problem that passing out
is the result of forgetting to take a pill?

Like I said. The man needed a better physical exam and
he certainly needs psychological help. He was unsuited
to be driving a ferry with so many lives at stake. Perhaps
there might be some good come of this trajedy. Perhaps
the Coast Guard will tighten up their qualifications because
as it stands now too many unqualified captains are falling
through the cracks.

S.Simon

S.Simon


"Shen44" wrote in message ...

How you arrive a the stupid conclusions you do arrive at, on any subject you
post about, is beyond me.

Shen

His ability, or lack thereof, to handle a boat is proven. He
failed to handle the boat. He passed out at the wheel and
when he woke up he jammed the throttle full speed ahead
in his confusion. He KILLED a dozen people and maimed
scores more. It is inexcusable that a man like this was
allowed to pilot that boat. That's a fact and your bias will
not change the fact.

S.Simon

"otnmbrd" wrote in message nk.net...
Like your course changes in fog, you're basing your
conclusions/decisions, on scanty information .......
When the full medical report of this guy comes out, they'll be able to
tell whether this was or was not the full or significant cause.
How anyone may react, knowing they may be or are, responsible for the
deaths of a number of people, for whatever reason, is subject to many
factors, most of which have little bearing on his ability to handle the
boat.

otn

Simple Simon wrote:

I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?

Would you say the suicidal captain is normal? It it normal
to run away from a wreck you caused and then slit your
wrists and shoot yourself with a pellet gun?

Would you say it's OK to be a captain while having
such a severe blood pressure problem that passing out
is the result of forgetting to take a pill?

Like I said. The man needed a better physical exam and
he certainly needs psychological help. He was unsuited
to be driving a ferry with so many lives at stake. Perhaps
there might be some good come of this trajedy. Perhaps
the Coast Guard will tighten up their qualifications because
as it stands now too many unqualified captains are falling
through the cracks.

S.Simon

S.Simon


"Shen44" wrote in message ...

How you arrive a the stupid conclusions you do arrive at, on any subject you
post about, is beyond me.

Shen

And you never made a mistake Neal?


Your Mum did!!


Simple Simon wrote in message
...

His ability, or lack thereof, to handle a boat is proven. He
failed to handle the boat. He passed out at the wheel and
when he woke up he jammed the throttle full speed ahead
in his confusion. He KILLED a dozen people and maimed
scores more. It is inexcusable that a man like this was
allowed to pilot that boat. That's a fact and your bias will
not change the fact.

S.Simon

"otnmbrd" wrote in message
nk.net...
Like your course changes in fog, you're basing your
conclusions/decisions, on scanty information .......
When the full medical report of this guy comes out, they'll be able to
tell whether this was or was not the full or significant cause.
How anyone may react, knowing they may be or are, responsible for the
deaths of a number of people, for whatever reason, is subject to many
factors, most of which have little bearing on his ability to handle the
boat.

otn

Simple Simon wrote:

I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?

Would you say the suicidal captain is normal? It it normal
to run away from a wreck you caused and then slit your
wrists and shoot yourself with a pellet gun?

Would you say it's OK to be a captain while having
such a severe blood pressure problem that passing out
is the result of forgetting to take a pill?

Like I said. The man needed a better physical exam and
he certainly needs psychological help. He was unsuited
to be driving a ferry with so many lives at stake. Perhaps
there might be some good come of this trajedy. Perhaps
the Coast Guard will tighten up their qualifications because
as it stands now too many unqualified captains are falling
through the cracks.

S.Simon

S.Simon


"Shen44" wrote in message
...

How you arrive a the stupid conclusions you do arrive at, on any
subject you
post about, is beyond me.

Shen

Subject: Another fine, professional motor boat captain?
From: "Simple Simon"
Date: 10/16/2003 12:11 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:


I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?


Are you so stupid, as to believe some newsmedia report?
Gawd, Neal, I at least gave you more credit for brains, than THAT .... Never
again !!!!!

Shen

Eye witness reports are a good source of information.

You will continue to do everything you can to support
this unqualified captain who ran his ship into the dock
at full speed. Why not admit the guy was less than
qualified for the job? Why not admit you see a lot
of yourself in him?

If it wasn't for the fact you worked for you wife you'd
probably be unemployed and unemployable.

S.Simon - had two offers of captains positions this
year already but turned them down because
I'd rather play than work.


"Shen44" wrote in message ...
Subject: Another fine, professional motor boat captain?
From: "Simple Simon"
Date: 10/16/2003 12:11 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:


I have to wonder what makes you write something like that.

Did you click the link and read the report in the Post?


Are you so stupid, as to believe some newsmedia report?
Gawd, Neal, I at least gave you more credit for brains, than THAT .... Never
again !!!!!

Shen

Subject: Another fine, professional motor boat captain?
From: "Simple Simon"
Date: 10/17/2003 10:10 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:

Eye witness reports are a good source of information.

LOL Tell that to some cop, trying to get a discription of a bank robber from
eye witnesses.

You will continue to do everything you can to support
this unqualified captain who ran his ship into the dock
at full speed.

No, I will continue to want to know what happened and not pass judgement until
I DO know what happened.

Why not admit the guy was less than
qualified for the job? Why not admit you see a lot
of yourself in him?

You ARE such a total ass.

If it wasn't for the fact you worked for you wife you'd
probably be unemployed and unemployable.

ROFL

S.Simon - had two offers of captains positions this
year already but turned them down because
I'd rather play than work.

ROFL turned them down, before they found out you weren't qualified, sounds more
like the truth.

Shen