[BC] Usefulness of EAS

[Cowboy]

On Wednesday 13 June 2012 11:11:42 am Charles Ring wrote:
> My understanding has always been that the Amber alert is not used for 
> parental "kidnappings" unless there is reason to fear harm to the child.

 Mine as well, until a few had been resolved, and the final outcome was known.

On Wednesday 13 June 2012 11:40:39 am Ed Czarnecki wrote:
> Your local jurisdictions' criteria may differ, including who may
> specifically have authority to issue an Amber Alert.

 Apparently so !

On Wednesday 13 June 2012 11:58:01 am Lotus Engineering wrote:
> As a grandfather, I am very glad to have the Amber Alert System.  As member of the local search and rescue community with Civil Air Patrol, I am glad for alerts that save lives.  Heck it might even save my life!  That's worth a little convenience.  The system is not perfect, but it beats the hell out of doing nothing but complaining.

 While I can not, and will not, disagree with you, the abuses *have*
 reduced the effectiveness of the system dramatically.

 Of the last dozen or so I've heard, methinks one wasn't an ex-spouse, 
 and that child was found playing in the family garage, or some such.

 Like most things, for me, I don't think there's really anything wrong
 with the system.
 Just with too many of the people involved with the system.

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Cowboy