i think one or two people lambasted erik. but it seems that while many of us think erik is an asshole, not so many of us disagree with his view.
maybe he's being less tactful than others by stating it but it's obvious he's not the only one thinking it. i prefer that when an accident is close to home (ie. the recent death's at l'worth) that people slow down on their analysis of the details b/c there's a good chance someone "here" might know the deceased. but outside of that, i see nothing wrong w/assessing the situation.
haven't we all made stupid mistakes in life when a little more attention to detail would've spared a lot of grief? when climbing, i'm far more concerned with the consequence of my actions resulting in my injury or death than i am some freak act of dog/nature.
if you disagree w/erik, explain why. don't post some juvenille innuendo.
I love it when I don't even have to type... Well said Minx
p.s. I can feel empathy for someones loss with out taking their pain on as my own.