This sucks!

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:11 pm

I just met this guy a couple of weeks ago.

http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/Story ... oryID=3923

He just got baptized at my church recently.

zenmandan · Post by **zenmandan** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:37 pm

Sorry man. Sad story all around, even when you don't know the ones involved.

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:04 am

Yes, I feel for the family of the teenager who was killed too. Tragic.

WBOB · Post by **WBOB** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:29 am

Cherish each day, tommorrow is promised to now one!

Massage...Bored · Post by **Massage...Bored** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:23 am

Rule #1 about downed power lines:

Do not get out of your car!

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:19 am

Massage...Bored wrote:Rule #1 about downed power lines:

Do not get out of your car!

a) insensitive
b) arrogant

Massage...Bored · Post by **Massage...Bored** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:57 pm

traumaqueen wrote:
Massage...Bored wrote:Rule #1 about downed power lines:

Do not get out of your car!
a) insensitive
b) arrogant

Insensitive, yeah sorry. Arrogant? WTF ever.

I'm sorry, is it an awful event? Hell yeah it is.

One of the top three things you learn when you are in drivers ed. is do not get out of your car around downed power lines......especially in the rain.

1.) buckle-up

2.) use your turn signals and check your mirrors

3.) POWER LINES

Did no one pay attention t that little cartoon lightning bug, "If there's one thing I know about radios and dryers, you never use them around baths or showers."

"You gotta be safe around electricity."

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:19 pm

Nothing insensitive or arrogant about it. . .

When I review First Aid & CPR with kids, the first thing point I remind them of is the one they always forget about in the steps:

1. Check the area FIRST to make sure it is safe. We don't want you to become a second victim.

If we have a mock victim, sometimes we'll put an extension cord next to them. If the rescuer touches the victim, we tell them that they just became another victim.

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:32 pm

From what I understand he did check and saw the first line, which was hanging down, but off the ground and safe. He couldn't see the line that was on the ground because it was buried by the corn and it was late and dark and raining.

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traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:45 am

Massage...Bored wrote: Insensitive, yeah sorry. Arrogant? WTF ever.

oh, Zach. did you just "WTF" me?
let me explain: it was disappointing to me to see you take some folks' tragic attempts at heroism and nobility and turn it in to a chance for you to point out how much more intelligent you are than all that. i perceived that you were being prideful/arrogant by inserting yourself and your own superiority into what was meant to be about hurt and loss. many people like you/appreciate your good mind- and you have proven your intellect often in these forums. my thought was that this was not the place to reinforce that truth.
also, i sort of felt the implication of a "survival of the fittest" connotation to your words.
i'm sure that you are very familiar with the kind of "adrenaline rush" that occurs in these situations (fight or flight theory). even the most seasoned of EMS professionals must continually practice "scene safety" exercises to make sure they are doing the right thing at the right time in any number of unable-to-fully-plan-for situations. so, if they have to continually educate and practice, imagine what occurs in the mind of an individual not formally trained given such a situation.......
=^-..-^= is completely marvelous for using the sort of training exercises referred to above! not only that, but just for being a trainer in the first place..............
hope this helps explain where i was coming from.......
L.

Massage...Bored · Post by **Massage...Bored** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:51 am

I'm an electrical safety advocate (no sh*t) because my dad was electrocuted before I was born and almost died. So I thought it was a good place to say my peace. I wasn't flexing my head muscle in any stretch. Plus this girl was driving 80 mph down a dirt road in the rain, something bad was bound to happen.

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:16 pm

Massage...Bored wrote:I'm an electrical safety advocate (no sh*t) because my dad was electrocuted before I was born and almost died. So I thought it was a good place to say my peace. I wasn't flexing my head muscle in any stretch. Plus this girl was driving 80 mph down a dirt road in the rain, something bad was bound to happen.

but, my friend, the girl who was driving at your reportedly ridiculous rate of speed was not the one who you were initially referring to as the ignorant party, was she? no. if you know any reality about the outcome of this situation, you realize the unfortunate truth within that criteria. you were originally referring to the "Good Samaritan"........so, take it easy. reflect on my intent. i am quite sure that you understand the impact of loss and hurt. refrain from trying to be "correct", and look at a "whole picture"..........
this is all i request...........

Massage...Bored · Post by **Massage...Bored** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:40 pm

I was shouting out a lesson to be learned from this situation, Be Careful Around Downed Power Lines. I was talking about both parties involved, not just our tragic hero.

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:52 pm

Massage...Bored wrote:I was shouting out a lesson to be learned from this situation, Be Careful Around Downed Power Lines. I was talking about both parties involved, not just our tragic hero.

maybe you should get involved with the educational efforts of =^-..-^=!!!!
.............seems to be one of my people........folks who "know where it's at.............)
i know you want to do "good" in this universe..........you are good people..........