http://news.nationalpost.com/news/c...onoxide-alarm-after-family-rushed-to-hospital
Do you agree or disagree with the charge?
Do you agree or disagree with the charge?
No Working CO Charge
- Thread starter SkyRider
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Of course I agree. He won't get the max, but it's a combination stupidity fine as well as pulling all of the EMS troops in to save his family's life. He disconnected a CO2 detector that was sending alarms...what a dumbass.
There's lesson here and that is make sure you have working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on every floor in your house. Not only will it save your life but also a hefty fine as well.
I just wonder if some people might disagree on the basis that the government should not tell you what you must have in your private residence.
If they could opt out of the taxpayer-funded health care system, fire/EMS, etc., they can do whatever they want. I don't think that's an option, so it's reasonable for the government to require certain safety standards.
If possible, one should also bring a CO detector with them when they do overnight travel.
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/24/nyregion/gerulaitis-death-attributed-to-short-pipe.html
I have 3 CO detectors. Really, to ignore them is quite silly. If he thought it was defective the right course of action is CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. They will check the CO reading. Another option is to remove everyone and go buy a new one to verify. I agree a fine is in order as there is a direct cost to society from his stupidity. Maybe a 2K fine or so for reckless endangerment of his child.
I agree - he almost won a Darwin award for his stupidity. Should have to pay the costs for the emergency and medical services.
Don't all CO detectors have a test button?
Don't all CO detectors have a test button?
I understand everyone's point about his stupidity being an unnecessary drain on emergency services (let alone his family almost dying), but where do we draw the line?
If I have a heart attack after years of abusing my body and I have to call 911, should I have to pay for the emergency services?
If I am an idiot and decide to climb a ladder in a windstorm to clean my gutters and fall and 911 is called, should I have to pay for the emergency services?
We all pay taxes... LOTS of taxes... isn't that one reason why we pay taxes? So that the emergency services are there when we need them?
http://www.news.com.au/travel/trave...of-gas-poisoning/story-fnizu68q-1226784717399
I wouldn't be surprised if this happens more often than what is reported. Bad for business.
I wouldn't be surprised if this happens more often than what is reported. Bad for business.
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