Charging for a rescue may sound good on the surface, but where does it start or end. I agree that there seems to be something wrong with the public having to bear the expense for the poor judgement of others, but I think there is a social contract here that all states adhere to; that is to provide aid to those in distress, no matter what actions initiated the problem. Are we going to charge swimmers who swim out over their head, or pilots that crash in the mountains or skiers caught in an avalanche and the list goes on an on. Kinda gives a new meaning to "Live Free or Die."
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