Here's what I think of the article:
Emily Jenkins essay, "Ride It Like You Just Don't Care" has got to be one of the very best articles I have read all season on the whole issue of the risks of amusement rides, Congressman Markey's legislative proposal, and what is really going on with amusement park rides. For the most part, the articles I have read this season have focused on...
There are no Federal regulations on amusement park rides
Amusement ride injuries seem to be rising
Ed Markey is concerned about ride G-forces
IAAPA insists that rides are safer than garden hoses and bowling balls
This is the first story I have seen which treats the matter in a reasonably fair and comprehensive manner, explaining how Markey's bill doesn't solve any problems, and even describing how the hype compares to the true risks. Unlike such outlets as Rep. Markey, USA Today, CNN, and the Associated Press, Jenkins actually did her homework and got beyond the hype and the press releases. I, for one, am very glad to see it.
--Dave Althoff, Jr.
Member, ACE, NAPHA, and NAARSO.
Yes, those are the comments I posted on the site back in August...