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    RE: [RC] Children riding endurance - Bob Morris


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    Barbara:
     
    I loudly applaud you for this message. It is to the point and I consider the matter settled.
     
    Bob
     

    Bob Morris
    Morris Endurance Enterprises
    Boise, ID

    -----Original Message-----
    From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Barbara McCrary
    Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 9:59 AM
    To: RIDECAMP
    Subject: [RC] Children riding endurance

    I've been following this thread all though its entirety.  I've offered my opinions and experiences.  I've argued with Joe because I don't agree with him.  I think he's being overly concerned about an issue that is not widespread enough to warrant the concern.  Out of 6,000 members in AERC, if there are only a few 5 year olds riding long distances, I hardly think this constitutes an epidemic and cause for concern.  Joe is entitled to his opinion, but I object to his determination to force his opinion on the rest of the 5,999 members in AERC.  I've tried to think WHY he is so determined to push through another rule, and while the subject of his proposed rule is not totally unreasonable, I really think there is some other reason for his determination.  It's the same reason that many politicians push for THEIR agendas.....recognition for a noble deed, and some sort of power to be gained from accomplishing the same.  Since we live in a democratic society, and we are supposed to be acknowledged the wisdom to live our own lives as we see fit without impinging on others rights to do the same, I think we should just leave things as they are.  I haven't heard of any serious damage resulting from children riding endurance, and while I'm sure it's perfectly possible, I believe governing bodies' attempts to protect our children from ANY dangers results in frustrated parents and children and stifled maturity.  I also realize that anyone could be clobbered by a meteorite falling from the sky at any time.  We take chances every day just by living.

    I've had enough of this issue.  I'm sure Joe won't give up his opinion, and I certainly won't give up mine.  But I will go to considerable lengths to prohibit the passing of any rule that says parents can't make judgments on when their children can ride endurance.  The last time I heard, parents were still considered the judges of how their children were to be brought up.  When governing bodies of any sort take over this job, aided and abetted by the world's experts in any field, heaven help us.

    Barbara McCrary


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