Originally Posted by
lyeinyoureye
What?
I would hope that someone helping LEOs/NG in an emergency would have all their attention on the job at hand. Then again, I suppose a decrease in the number of competent personal is to be expected with the situation in Iraq/Pakistan.
I'm sorry, are you actually calling into question how well I do my job as a First Responder, Medic, K9 Handler, etc? Are you daring to judge my competency? You can't be serious.
If one was to think only about the job of rescue 24/7 for days on end, the PTSD would be quick to hit and long to last. That kind of intensity is dangerous for both the rescuer and the rescued. Keeping oneself entertained and chipper during a rescue is an important part of the job. Gallows humor is a good way to provide for this. Walk a few steps in my shoes, and you learn this quickly.
Is this really what fixed gear cycling has become? Sad.