tundraboomer Wrote:
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> What a shame that the film industry missed an
> opportunity to put a public spotlight on a growing
> problem in our country when people trespass on
> railroad property. They seem so concerned with
> galvanizing safety procedures on the set, but are
> missing a larger opportunity to talk about
> everyday safety around trains.
>
> Sadly, every day, people get hit and injured and
> killed on railroad property and this would have
> been a opportune moment for the film industry to
> align themselves with Operation Lifesaver to
> disseminate that message to the public, rather
> than just promoting a safety message within their
> own industry. Not that what they are doing isn't
> valuable, but the legacy of Sarah Jones could
> easily be used for a greater good.
>
> The railroad professionals of the nation, myself
> included, who have an unfortunate front-row-seat
> to these tragedies, would appreciate it if the
> film industry would use their mighty resources to
> communicate this message to the largely clueless
> public.

They lost me as soon as they reported the girl who messed up her arm was suing CSX
WHY SUE CSX???