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protocol prevented them from intervening ...
At least some of the problem here is bureaucracy; that coupled with individual idiocy.
Originally posted by SmokeJaguar67
when you get to understand the real idea behind karma you no longer take a glad heart in another persons demise too.
Originally posted by Misfit
Originally posted by SmokeJaguar67
when you get to understand the real idea behind karma you no longer take a glad heart in another persons demise too.
Wow, someone else that really gets it
To me, taking pleasure in someone's return negative Karma, is the same as "wishing towards them" negative occurrences. That, in of itself, is Karma due towards me.
Did that make ANY sense whatsoever? lol
Misfit
Originally posted by Dumbass
So according to that theory that woman and baby probably received that painfull ending due to their Karma
Originally posted by wayno
According to the lawyer,
protocol prevented them from intervening ...
At least some of the problem here is bureaucracy; that coupled with individual idiocy.
The Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics and Fire Inspectors union said at the time that all emergency-medical technicians, including dispatchers, are trained and compelled to respond to emergencies.
Originally posted by stirling
It is not surprising this situation developed....
Considering people have sued others for responding to their emergencies
when they were unhappy with the results of the attempts to help.
The EMTs were not on duty, and could possibly have faced a lawsuit if their attempt to help this woman had resulted in failure for any reason.
Good Samaritan laws are laws or acts protecting those who choose to serve and tend to others who are injured or ill. They are intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.
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New York's law provides for immunity for those who assist in an emergency.
Two emergency medical workers in New York City have been suspended without pay after refusing to help a pregnant woman who collapsed and died in front of them.
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The New York Fire Department apparently agreed with Bloomberg. NYFD officials told the Associated Press that all of its workers take an oath to assist people in need whenever they need emergency medical care.
Originally posted by silo13
Um, when did bureaucracy stop someone, anyone from calling 911?