Southern_Man

although this is often repeated it is simply not true. A sort of urban legend of international law. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

*** Good point, thanks. I don't like the idea that BSRs are being used for liability issues (they are not BLRs). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I'm asking because I don't know: do the waivers in those six states bind the minor when he or she reaches majority? That is, would they allow an 18 year old to sue for injuries incurred when he or she was 16 or 17? Mark Yes, those six states allow parents to waive liability on behalf of their minor children and have upheld those as valid. The law of waivers is enormously complicated, not least because there are 50 different states, and probably beyond the scope of this thread. Most (but I hesitate to say all) states allow minors to assume risks inherent in adventure sports such as skydiving. Many will not allow the parents to waive the liability for negligence of the drop zone towards their minor children. Those are really two different issues. some states will not allow the waiver of liability of negligence at all for adults. None, so far as I know, will allow the waiver of gross negligence for adults, minors, or anybody else. Another huge difference between skydiving and other industries, such as the ski industry as mentioned above, is simply one of scale. Ski resorts are huge industries and can afford to litigate their waivers. In skydiving, with only a few exceptions, drop zones cannot afford to win these lawsuits, much less lose them. edited for clarity, hope it is better now. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I was thinking about it too this year, but at 44 yo that is not going to happen. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

The difference is that waivers are an effective means of thwarting lawsuits, and kids can't sign enforceable waivers. Mark Having good discussion of this and many other issues depend on basing the discussion on facts. I've pointed out once that you are simply wrong in making such a blanket assertion. There are states that will uphold waivers for minors, although others won't. At least six states (California, Florida, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin) have upheld waivers signed by a parent or guardian. some states have declined to uphold such waivers. still others lack a clearly defined body of law. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Predicting the results of any one incident can be very tricky. In the aggregate (statistically), not so much. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

The practical effect of what you're saying here is that you'd allow an un-waivered person to jump at your dz. Many waivers include additional named parties. The reason they are included is because they are partners in a dz.'s risk. I think it's okay to expose oneself to any amount of risk (by foregoing the protection of a waiver, for example), but not so much to expose riggers, pilots, aircraft owners and other folks. Mark waivers and their ability to be recognized and enforced is a state issue. there are states who do recognize the ability of parents to sign them for underage persons and will enforce them. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Boobies! "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

I don't think the US has any moral basis to tell any country to stop interfering in any other country's affairs. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Probably based on your browsing habits, John, as I don't get that one. I think this is the first gun thread you've started since you've been back. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

What specific help would it have provided? Did it have any way to pay for that $21 billion? "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Boobies! "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

congratulations to the both of you. Hoping for many happy years for you. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

while it may be unethical it is generally not criminal as DAs enjoy prosecutorial immunity with only a very few exceptions. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

So when a woman is murdered and she is pregnant why are there 2 counts? Just like to point out that this is very state specific. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

As I understand it pretty much anywhere in Western europe is going to be more expensive to skydive than pretty much anywhere in the USA. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Well, it's parsing a lot, but in porn there is a third party paying both the actor and actress involved not one of them paying the other. I would guess that technically they are being paid for their acting ability and artistic merit and not to have sex per se (that is just part of the role they are playing). "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Worst: Dylan. saw him in college, poor sound, looked disinterested, couldn't understand a single word he said. Best: boy, that's hard, I've seen a lot of great shows. Bryan Adams put on a surprisingly good show (full of energy). I loved the times I saw the Grateful Dead. Grace Potter is my current favorite and puts on an amazing show. Glad I saw the Rolling Stones when I did (also college). Most memorable small show was seeing Dave Matthews Band play an outdoor show at the UVa amphitheater with ~100 people there. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

whats thier number? if ya cant beat em, join em! Roy don't worry if you don't have their phone #. They have yours. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Can I ask why these are you priorities in a reserve/ "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Boobies! "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Boobies! "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

We agree, except note that the in-kind compensation or housing allowance is taxable for payroll tax purposes but not income tax purposes. Have you done clergy tax law? I am kind of impressed you know that answer if you haven't. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Hmmm, being a while since this was relevant for me, so I hope I have the details correct. I do believe that the priest or pastor's house is exempt from property tax. The church building is and any property that is primarily related to its mission. This has always included a parsonage or manse in places that I've personally known, although I'm sure some local tax authority somewhere could argue otherwise. Income generating properties are not--if your church is between pastors and rents out a manse then the property should be taxable during that time. Pastors who do not get a manse as part of their compensation may instead receive a housing allowance. While general pastoral compensation is taxable income there are some complications here. Use of a manse (parsonage, rectory, etc) or a housing allowance is considered taxable income for purposes of social security taxes, where a minister in considered self-employed (and therefore liable for a 15.3% tax bite) but is not considered taxable for income tax purposes. "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"