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I can't help but notice that this has become a pure word-against-word situation. When that is the case, we the spectators tend to factor in a number of things to quantify the credibility of the parties. In this specific incident I can't help but notice that one side is practically shouting while the other is remaining calm. I think this thread is doing noone any good. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Your point is duly noted sir. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

... and they might demand that you comply with the French wingloading chart that puts a sub 100 jumper at 0.88:1. Haven't had problems myself though, but you need to be prepared that it can happen. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

I am sorry. I have to say this. Can't resist: Volunteering? *Jumps into a hole in the ground and shuts the door* HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

I don't believe anyone here is trying to make you renounce your faith. If I have missed a post in the Thread to that effect I apologize. One thing though. This is a forum for exchanging opinions and world views. When I don't understand an opinion I am going to keep hitting it from every angle until I understand it. Consider your faith the clock I am hitting with a hammer to figure out what makes it tick. The difference is of course, I don't expect to break your faith in the process.

1. Whats your name? Rasmus 2. How old are you? 28 3. Why did you decide to start jumping out of airplanes? It was supposed to be a on-shot gotta try this thing. Turned out to be a lot more expensive

Lord, forgive him, for he does not know what he is saying. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

The coverage requirements in France are exceedingly steep. Don't recall the amount but check on wuza.com. They will check your insurance and if the amount is too small they will require you to join the French federation to get their insurance (~90 Euros IIRC). HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

U2: Rattle and Hum The album is one of the greatest ever made. I can't wait to sit back and enjoy. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Yes... and no. Abstinence is typically taught along with no sex-ed what so ever. This means that all the kids that have sex anyway are in deep trouble, since they don't know how to protect themselves. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

They probably also try to flair on landing. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Here is the referenced study by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. A couple of key points: On the being skinned alive bit: Regarding Narcimund's comparison with treatment of cows: The conclusion of the article: So, all in all it seems that Narcimund was making a fair comparison. As for the humaneness of seal hunting... well, it seems that humanity has taken it upon itself to regulate Nature. If we accept this for deer, I see no problem with accepting it for seals. I don't know the percentage of only wounded deer from hunting, though. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Wendy, this statement has really piqued my interest. Please let me know specifically what that is all about. I'm not Wendy but I'll venture a guess she was talking about contraception and morning-after pills. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

I'm sorry but I just can't read this thread without having this song in the back of my head.

Isn't the argument something along the lines of the firing squad being too dramatic and allowing criminals to become "martyrs"? HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Yes! This thread is false and all who post in it are condemned to eternity in the fiery lake!.... oh... DOH! HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Nu holder I krafteddermame op med at sidde og ævle sådan om noget så ligegyldigt. Her sidder jeg og prøver at forstå, hvordan Pythia skal integreres med Athena og så snakker I om sådan noget?!? HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

But... but... all the other christians on this board tell us that the old testament doesn't apply anymore, and that this includes the ten commandments. I guess I'll just have to go flip a coin to see who are "really" christian...

Just saying the obvious here, but make your decision for a landing area up high (like 2k). Make it very clear for everyone around you that you are not heading for the DZ (for example by turning for your alternate landing area). That way people will know that you are going to land out, and the car will find you quicker.

What I hear you saying is that if they don't read the Bible as you read it they can't claim to be christian. So, the guys blowing up abortion clinics should really call themselves "blow-things-up-ists" while the people picketing at soldiers' funerals are "shove-offending-signs-in-faces-of-grieving-relatives-ists"? Just teasing, but the point is valid. You do not get to decide who is a christian and who isn't. Wars have been fought over this. Why do I suddenly feel like I am back in the "proud christian" thread...? HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

(running with that ball) I heard PJ say that the Harvard president is gay! HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

I don't think I can count anymore how many times I have seen a christian say about others claiming to be christians that they are not "real" christians... (Dunno if you're a christian. This just caught my eye.) HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

I'll agree with the original poster as much as it is very simple to enter enough info in you profile to at least appear credible. First name, a home DZ, number of years in sport and licence type would normally do it. I am actually not interested in anyone's licence number. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Small correction. The basphemy legislation (which I personally believe should be done away with all together) at least in Denmark prohibits blasphemy against any religion. Interestingly enough the enraged muslims couldn't wait for the authorities to decide whether or not to press charges over the now infamous cartoons. That decision has still not been made. Edit: I should add that the nazis aren't outlawed in Denmark. Denying the holocaust here will just make people shake their heads at you. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...

Try to consider how you would actually react to the beep while in freefall. We do strange things when we are stressed. Are you sure you would be able to process the audible information correctly? What if there was 100 ft difference between the audible and the visual? HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde...