I don't know you Herb and you don't know me so why post personal
insults
like this? Just to make sure that you understand things.....I am a
pediatric intensivist and have seen many, many children die. You are
sorely
mistaken if you somehow think you know more than I about grieving. ..

Casey,

You are certainly right, I wouldn't know how you might console a
grieving family, I went too far in a bad attempt to be cynical.
Comparing the situation I described with pre-start gaggles and
on-course situations including multiple gliders in the same airspace
doesn't make sense. The altitude and low RELATIVE speeds give us
second chances that we don't have down low and when flying in opposing
directions. I have flown through many finish gates feeling just as
exhilarated as you and enjoying every moment of it. Sad thing is that
the outcome of a midair in that situation just doesn't leave us any
second chances. Let's do our low finishes away from the contest crowds
with a reliable spotter on the ground that makes sure nobody else might
get involved.

Again, sorry for getting personal with you and anyone else feeling
strongly about flying low and fast and let's all be careful out there!

Herb, J7