Posted on Oct 5, 2014
What is your take on the man in the inflatable bubble that was rescued by the Coast Guard.
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http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/04/us/ocean-bubble-rescue/index.html
We laugh and kid the Coast Guard about not being really part of the military, but realize how just important they are after hearing stories like this.
We laugh and kid the Coast Guard about not being really part of the military, but realize how just important they are after hearing stories like this.
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That guy in the bubble...utter and complete idiot....I have no idea what that guy thinks and don't really care. Making that attempt without support staff, sans gps and without survival gear - total stupidity....
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Cpl Brett Wagner
PO1 George Medley - George no I didn't think that at all, just joking and I know you know that brother.
That genius that tried the "Around the World in 80 Days" trip is like the Peace Corps volunteers getting eaten by crocodiles while trying to feed them.
That genius that tried the "Around the World in 80 Days" trip is like the Peace Corps volunteers getting eaten by crocodiles while trying to feed them.
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LTC (Join to see)
PO3 Shaun Taylor sorry took me so long to respond. I had to swim back to shore after I feel out and they did went to the vessel and did not look for me. I tell you I try to spread world peace and I get left out of the article and had to swim all the way home. Luckily I have rally point to feel at home.
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My take is that the Coast Guard has a very important mission. A good friend of mine is a senior Coast Guard lawyer. He reminds me that the USCG is part of the Department of Homeland Security, but they still are considered one of the five armed services. Many people have been saved by the Coast Guard, and the Coast Guard has played an important role in the "war" on drugs coming to the US.
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PO3 Shaun Taylor
CW5 (Join to see) I agree with you, but what do you think about the guy in the bubble?
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CW5 (Join to see)
Sorry. He's crazy ... according to a supporter. A quote from the end of the article: "He has these outsized ambitions that he sets his mind to. He's a success above and beyond anyone's expectations. It's almost biblical. But you gotta be a little crazy to undertake such an endeavor, right?"
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Bless his heart...
Why not rescue a man who (willingly) got into a bubble and started running (from nothing) on the open seas. If anyone needs rescuing, it's that guy lol.
Why not rescue a man who (willingly) got into a bubble and started running (from nothing) on the open seas. If anyone needs rescuing, it's that guy lol.
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PO3 Shaun Taylor
LOL I forgot about you SSG V. Michelle Woods I haven't seen you post anything in a few days.
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But what if Neil Armstrong had never got in his giant inflatable bubble and ran to the moon?
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Can't fix stupid....We may crack on the Coasties, but we all know we need them!
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Cases like this make me want to charge the person for the cost of teh rescue if it can be shown that their own actions caused them to get into trouble.....
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LTC Paul Labrador
Cpl (Join to see), I don't necessarily agree. "Shit happens" accidents where there is no WILLFUL negligence or blatantly reckless actions involved I would not categorize under my original post. Someone trying to run across the ocean in a bubble is blatantly reckless and does not pass the common sense test.
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LTC Paul Labrador I do see your point of view, and though I hate to see idiots needing rescued at tax payer expense, I temper that with a couple of points.
The Coast Guard/National Guard/Emergency Responders/etc. have to train for these situations regardless. The expense which is counted could easily be written off as training expense and a training cycle could be written off.
Second I draw your attention to this article:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sick-baby-rescued-sea-who-pays-mission-n74001
Being in San Diego, we have been inundated with the news on this particular scene. There are many arguments for and against this couple regarding whether they should be charged for the cost of the rescue. If you read the entire history which is not necessarily in this article, I find there is not sufficient cause to charge this couple. However, viewed subjectively, many including some in the services are trying recoup the cost of the rescue from the parents. This to my mind should not have been an issue. I believe that the doorway which let the process get started should not have been there.
So with regards to your statement, would this incident pass the common sense test?
I think the ambiguity of situations like this would tend to create more harm than good.
I think if anything, those who have been rescued under less than scrupulous conditions should be mandated to X hours of community service, hours to be determined by level of asshattery fixed to cause for rescue.
The Coast Guard/National Guard/Emergency Responders/etc. have to train for these situations regardless. The expense which is counted could easily be written off as training expense and a training cycle could be written off.
Second I draw your attention to this article:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sick-baby-rescued-sea-who-pays-mission-n74001
Being in San Diego, we have been inundated with the news on this particular scene. There are many arguments for and against this couple regarding whether they should be charged for the cost of the rescue. If you read the entire history which is not necessarily in this article, I find there is not sufficient cause to charge this couple. However, viewed subjectively, many including some in the services are trying recoup the cost of the rescue from the parents. This to my mind should not have been an issue. I believe that the doorway which let the process get started should not have been there.
So with regards to your statement, would this incident pass the common sense test?
I think the ambiguity of situations like this would tend to create more harm than good.
I think if anything, those who have been rescued under less than scrupulous conditions should be mandated to X hours of community service, hours to be determined by level of asshattery fixed to cause for rescue.
Generally, rescuers don't want people in distress to worry about cost and delay a call for help. But sometimes they do get a bill.
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LTC Paul Labrador
I could live with that. What I am proposing is holding people responsible for being asshats. Bailing them out without cost to them oftentimes just enables further bad beheavior.
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My first choice was the Coast Guard. But they wouldn't take my medical waiver, so I joined the Navy instead.
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PO1 (Join to see)
LT Jessica Kellogg You just lost a WHOLE lotta cool points with that confession! Bad Ensign! BAD! BAD! BAD!
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The issue is real simple for me. When there is an emergency like in a natural disaster, or something that is outside of ourselves to prevent, then all is good when it comes to the Coast Guard coming to the rescue. When there is a "stunt", then that person should plan for emergencies like the woman who swam across the English Channel and was followed by a small boat and a larger ship. No need to call the military for assistance. They guy in the bubble should have done the same. Since he decided to call upon the Coast Guard for help, he should be charged for their services.
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