matthewcline

But if 8,000 of the 10,000 disenfranchised votes and 4,000 of the 5,000 illegal votes are likely to go to party A, it might be very much in the interest of party B to push the issue. Don Key word there. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I agree, but which is the bigger problem, the fact that we know we can't count legitimate votes correctly, or the possibility of a couple of illegitimate votes (which we also can't count correctly) getting through? Equal, remember, "every vote counts". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

25-30 cases in a country with 100M voters doesn't seem rare? No, since they are multiple votes in one election cycle. Those 100m voters are in the ONE election cycle as well. Is it a big enough problem to spend millions of dollars and hours/days of time over? Maybe not, but it is big enough to ensure it is stopped. Are there bigger issues to devote this effort too? probably, but that would be a matter of opinion for some and not for others. It is simple; prove- you are, who your say, you are, and exercise you right to vote, once, in each election cycle. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

But a different thread topic. A legitimate vote, from the actual voter should be counted, once. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Just a quick google scan showed at least one case in over half the states. That doesn't seem rare to me. The laws for an ID and the argument against them is just the same politics, spun for a side. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

not really - people manage to get caught and convicted for it. If someone claims to be me at the polls and I show up later, that's a rather obvious sign of fraud. If someone votes but is identified as having died before the election, that's pretty obvious too. These are the bogeyman scenarios that people keep putting out there. And evidence shows, has happened. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Potential is not the same thing as actually happening. As mentioned, thousands are dying due to speeding. That is a real result. As I wrote repeatedly, we best use our limited resources on actual problems, not imagined ones. Are you saying there is no voter fraud? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

He may not be referring to manufacturers that are "currently" building rigs. Eclipse comes to mind. I know of a few of those out there still, a few DZ's that use them as well, even one in California, if I am not mistaken that bought all the spares parts and patents so they could keep jumping, with out restrictions. Not sure how that "stirs the pot", but I almost get an implication in the post. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

They are not "facts", they are weak "Opinions" at best, and some would even say tall "Tales". Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

You can't see the difference between the two of those? (as he revives another week old thread...let old dogs die, ffs.) Sure ... one kills thousands of Americans each year and the other....has no observed impact at all. I think the "no observed impact at all' part is wrong, otherwise, why would there be video and print proof, or convictions? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Well, you answered the question very well even with it not making much sense from my writing it. As I am only aware of three US Manufacturers (Currently building rigs) and they all have an age restriction, which is the new US rig without? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Good purchase and a good deal to hear that your still learning! We never stop do we? Learning that is. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Simply not true. There is no BSR preventing a 16 year old from doing a Tandem. Further, not all Tandem Manufacturers have an age requirement for those using their gear. Mike Mullins This is on the web page, is it wrong? http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#21d This lists all three US Manufacturers as having the age of majority (18 years old or higher in some states) as the minimum age for tandems, has this changed? http://www.strongparachutes.com/docs/Newsletter/TN38.pdf Matt This is the BSR concerning age: 1. Skydivers are to be at least either: a. 18 years of age [FB] b. 16 years of age with notarized parental or guardian consent [FB] Here is the BSR about the manufacturers: "All student tandem skydives must be conducted in accordance with the specific manufacturer’s age requirements for the tandem system used for that jump." So, it is perfectly USPA legal for a 16 year old to make a tandem jump (with parental consent) if the manufacturer does not prohibit it. There are more manufacturers than the 3 that you specify in your post, their tandem rigs are fully TSO'ed and legal to jump, and they have no age restrictions. Mike Mullins Ah yes, Non-US made rigs, I did forget that part. So does the T-I need to follow the BSR (regardless of Rig and DZ) if a USPA "I"? Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Simply not true. There is no BSR preventing a 16 year old from doing a Tandem. Further, not all Tandem Manufacturers have an age requirement for those using their gear. Mike Mullins This is on the web page, is it wrong? http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section2/tabid/164/Default.aspx#21d This lists all three US Manufacturers as having the age of majority (18 years old or higher in some states) as the minimum age for tandems, has this changed? http://www.strongparachutes.com/docs/Newsletter/TN38.pdf Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

My intention to is to learn the TRUTH and see the "Cooper Case" closed properly. If that is not your intention maybe you should stop misdirecting, if it is your intention post the single suit you mention, not the numerous ones out there, the single one you think I should read, you made the mention, not me. And yes, we all just saw you add more embellishment to your story. Matt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistleblower For your education and use for your protection, now there is no need to stay hidden and out of the spot light. An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I know you disagree. Look at from my perspective with a momentary assumption that I really am telling the truth. If you still feel the same way, I understand totally. There is a political bandwagon with all you good 'o boys on it. I'm an old guy with new generation perspectives and old fashioned morals. I was taught NOT to deceive. And I will NOT. I will NOT participate in another whitewash. Then why do you still resort to name calling and insults when ones disagree with your story and its lack of evidence? When we see actual evidence that blows a hole in your story, why are we the ones you insult? Why don't you show proof of the evidence being wrong? Your past is subject, full off tales that are different each time you tell them. Each piece of "evidence" you present is not even from the case files but removed by several layers and only remotely connected by your conspiracy theory. I take exception to your statement: "I will NOT participate in another whitewash." I do not believe you took part in one, at any time. You may have been taught not to deceive, but it is my belief you're very good at it. And FYI, "Semper Fi!" is the US Marines Motto, they would take great exception to the Army connection, even find it a great insult. Post a link to the law suit you mentioned please. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I seriously doubt it. Didn't SDAZ already have to do that with the other skyride names not in the original ruling? I guess this means the rumored e-mail from a skyride employee of them tanking is only partially true. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

So your stating the Newspaper, wife, Coroner, and FBI Agents etc, are ALL wrong? You're the only individual to make this claim. The others all have actual evidence, you have a cut and paste pic and state it as proof, with no evidence to back it. I will go with the actual evidence and move on with the case, McCoy may have been "Cooper", if so "Cooper" died that day with McCoy. If not "Cooper" then when McCoy was shot and killed by the FBI in front of witnesses and verified by his family and the Coroner, only McCoy died and "Cooper" was still out there. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I take exception to the facts claimed in this interview. My personal experiences are diabolically opposed to the information presented. Dead men can't talk. I agree, dead men can't talk. The report does show it relates to a dead man, who is not talking. Matt I take exception to the supposition claimed in your post. That is fine, McCoy is dead, the Agent who shot him is actually on record for that fact, there is a coroners report, paperwork in triplicate etc. These items are actual evidence. Now the claim McCoy was also DB Cooper should be re-looked and either confirmed or proven wrong. Once that plays out, we move on to other viable suspects, if needed. Simple process using evidence and modern investigative techniques. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

What Ski said. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

I take exception to the facts claimed in this interview. My personal experiences are diabolically opposed to the information presented. Dead men can't talk. I agree, dead men can't talk. The report does show it relates to a dead man, who is not talking. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

http://themountainnewswa.net/2012/04/10/the-hunt-for-db-cooper-interview-with-nick-ohara-the-fbi-agent-who-shot-skyjacker-richard-mccoy/ Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

Do you STILL truly not get how bad a message that kind of commentary in here conveys? Seriously? when people are already cancelling tandems because of the video, then it was unnecessarily further damaging the sport. ... not to mention Lodi's owner saying "the TI did a good job" in a news interview. Seems he is mistaken, but he thinks FAA and Airplane manufacturer directed maintenance is excessive too. The video should not be covered up or explained away with more falsehoods, sends the wrong message. We should breath easy she is safe on the ground and use this as an example and teaching moment. There are many lessons to learn here. Starting with Work Environment, they got lucky it was not a fatality like Ohio's. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

It is not proven yet if the T-I was a USPA Rated T-I, it is still being hashed out, the few who say they "Know" say he was NOT a USPA T-I and not actually rated by the Manufacturer either. My point- I do not think USPA bears any blame in this incident. As a former I/E made sure all my Candidates understood- Get on the plane ready to exit! Never rig in flight and never trap your student to you by doubling up on the seat belt. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!

The side spin video, this video fro ma year ago and the PA video from this month should all be added, as well as any others out there. It is PAST time to get our shit together folks and tighten up! Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!!