RT> Interesting story Tom...  I know of a similar case in Tallahassee
 RT> Florida several years ago except that this fellow had a passion for
 RT> the Fire Department.  He was mildly retarded but could drive.  The real
 RT> kicker was that he was a sole survivor of a wealthy family and had
 RT> lots of money to spend on his "hobby".  He had the best equipped
 RT> rescue wagon in town, all with the latest and greatest technology.  The
 RT> fire fighters dubbed him "honorary chief".  He showed up at all fires
 RT> and rescue situations with his ID card, ready to lend a hand or
 RT> equipment. Everybody knew him. Fortunately, the real fire fighters and
 RT> rescue personnel were able to guide him enough that he never became a
 RT> problem. His equipment was used several times to effect rescues and
 RT> life saving procedures when his was better than the department's.
These and other examples of folks who are only trying to help explain the
reason for the word, "intent", in many of our laws. He is simply trying to
help, and he has helped. I think that every community probably has folks who
fit into this category. Their good intentions with such limited capacities
many times shames others who never make an attempt to help. Maybe this is
God's purpose for them. There are problem issues with both of our examples,
but both of them would risk their lives to help someone else.
Happy Holidays
Tom Rightmer - Victims' Rights Advocate
... "Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes!"
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