Idiots on vacation.

wa8yxm wrote:

gbopp wrote:
You can't fix rude/stupid, unfortunately.

Actually there is, occsionally, a fix for Stupid.

Wendy Northcutt (AKA Darwin) used to collect stories but I hear she retired (www.darwinawards.com) Some of them were rather good.

Unfortunately, it's illegal in this country.
There is No punishment, that is enough for these worthless excuses for humanity. :M

gbopp wrote:
You can't fix rude/stupid, unfortunately.

Actually there is, occsionally, a fix for Stupid.

Wendy Northcutt (AKA Darwin) used to collect stories but I hear she retired (www.darwinawards.com) Some of them were rather good.

ParkCountry wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:
The article did not reference any suspects or if they were on vacation or not. Could just as easy been local hooligans

I'm familiar with the Goblin Valley State Park incident. These miscreants were actually adult scout LEADERS. I watched video of it (yes, they actually posted it) and they were having a good time. Later, when called to account, they claimed that they were only knocking it over because it was a "safety issue" for hikers. How outrageous is that? These idiots set the example for our young, impressionable scouts? The justice system should have made examples out of THEM. We have raised a generation of IDIOTS. WTH did we go wrong?

The Goblin Valley "Scout Leaders" were idiots. Fortunately, the lost their scout leader positions, and Taylor, the guy actually tipping over the rock was had his disability lawsuit labeled as most ridiculous suit of the year. He had claimed severe back injuries from a previous crash.

fla-gypsy wrote:
The article did not reference any suspects or if they were on vacation or not. Could just as easy been local hooligans

I'm familiar with the Goblin Valley State Park incident. These miscreants were actually adult scout LEADERS. I watched video of it (yes, they actually posted it) and they were having a good time. Later, when called to account, they claimed that they were only knocking it over because it was a "safety issue" for hikers. How outrageous is that? These idiots set the example for our young, impressionable scouts? The justice system should have made examples out of THEM. We have raised a generation of IDIOTS. WTH did we go wrong?

When I topple BA heavy objects I always pull them towards me. Shame it didn't pin one of them by an extremity until a Ranger got there. What a bunch of tools.

The comment referring to destroying the outcropping because of falling off and breaking an ankle just seems to reflect the attitude of so many lately. Folks can't accept or take any personal responsibility for their own actions, someone else, or some thing must be to blame.

I'm for the really big penalties for stuff like this.

fla-gypsy wrote:
The article did not reference any suspects or if they were on vacation or not. Could just as easy been local hooligans

There seems to be a lack of respect in general any more.

And- Fla-gypsy I have no relatives in that area...

It should be criminal charges filed,and jail time or long work detail on their off time at a national park, in otherwise put the pent up energy to good use. a $435.00 fine is not nearly enough to destroy items that simply cannot be replaced. They will find them, idiots like that need something to brag about and someone to brag to.

I agree with your opinion, nineoaks. I hope they are found.

"Dude, it is not the rock's fault your friend is an idiot."

Terrible to see people being so ignorant.