Sorry for the top-post, but... well, Mike, are you sure this was intended
for comp.graphics.apps.photoshop? It appears to be continuing a discussion
of some unfortunate incident concerning a church.

prowler

Mike Russell wrote:
> Near the beginning
>
> Add a short discussion toward the beginning of how dangerous the ice
> ride might be compared to other activities, like skiing or riding a
> bike. There were thousands of these rides before this accident - how
> does that compare with other sports? Do a quick google for inner
> tube rides on ice and snow, and there are a fair number of hits, like
> this one that involves a "fun lift", sliding 90 meters down a hill in
> an inner tube.
> http://www.accessworldwide.com/mount...tlis_intro.htm
> "Although the plaintiff's accident was unfortunate, riding an inner
> tube on the ice or snow is not unusual, and it is not inherently
> dangerous. Many activities come with a certain amount of risk. For
> example every year many people participate in riding bicycles,
> horses, skiing, and other sports that involve vigorous activity. People
> who choose to participate in these activities, also choose to
> accept these risks because of the fun and personal fulfillment they
> get from these activities.
> I'm sure we all agree that it is unfortunate when someone is hurt, and
> believes that it was someone else's fault. Having an accident, even
> an unfortunate one, does not always mean that the activity is itself
> unduly dangerous, or that someone else should be sued and have to
> pay damages."
> The phrase "which does not surprise anyone" is a little harsh on
> yourself. She, after all is still presumably being prayed for by her
> old friends at the church. Since you represent the church, add on
> some direct references to God. So something like "We are dismayed
> and heartbroken that the plaintiff has decided to sue our church." and
> "She is in our prayers daily. With great humility, we hope we
> have the right to be happy to think that those prayers have
> contributed, in some small measure and with God's good grace, to her
> continued improvement."
> Give em hell. Hope some of this is useful.
>
> Mike



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