Originally Posted by
canyonphile
Agreed. This is not a "win" for anyone (well, except for the plaintiff attorney - I'm sure he made out like a bandit here), and the FS, outdoor enthusiasts and taxpayers are the big losers. Family doesn't get their kid back, and now bears will be even more feared and reviled. Any bear sighting anywhere near a campground in that jurisdiction, and the FS will shut it down, and no one will be allowed anywhere near the area until: 1) the bear has been killed or relocated; 2) it's been a few months without nary a sign of the bear. Nice precedent to set.
The outcome of this lawsuit shows that personal responsibility and the inherent risk of being outdoors has been successfully trumped by the new idea that your personal safety and well-being are clearly now SOMEONE ELSE's RESPONSIBILITY. A few signs and common sense in bear country aren't enough. :facepalm1:
Where does it end, I wonder?:roll: