On Friday, January 11, 2013 11:22:02 PM UTC-5, Ramy wrote:
I wonder if you would think the same after seating in jail sharing a cell with criminals for over 24 hours due to these morons.

I for one hope that the agreement not to sue them has no merit and that Robin will be able to buy himself a nice collection of new motorgliders funded by their pensions and bonuses, to make up for the trauma of spending a day and night in jail.

I totally sympathize with Robin for his ordeal. I think that he was wise and mature to deescalate the situation.

Bermuda High is in Appalachia. You've heard of the Hatfields and McCoys feud? The Sheriff was wrong, but I imagine that he and all of his buddies are still blaming those rich "glider folk". The sheriff needs to save face. The most dangerous thing in the world is to make a person feel stupid. That never ends well. I'm sure that Bermuda High has already taken steps to mend fences.

My suggestion for "first responder appreciation day" was more directed to other gliding centers where we can make friends and educate before we stumble into a nasty misunderstanding such as this. This incident shows that nuclear power plants are a special case and that some preemptive communication and education is well-advised. People are frightened of what they don't understand. The sheriff panicked.