Chula Vista, California, 91912
September 19, 2011
Mrs. Jane Doe
Congresswoman
Olympian High School
1925 Magdalena Avenue
Chula Vista, California, 91913
Dear Mrs. Doe:
I am a concerned citizen writing to you this letter to suggest you to not implement a Good Samaritan law. Being a Good Samaritan is a choice on morality and shouldn't be by law.
First of all, an American law cannot enforce the people to make a moral choice. Moral choices depends on an individual's view of what is right or what is wrong depending on their judgement and the government cannot interfere such choice of an individual. In addition, it is also possible that an "accident" could be morally wrong to a person's judgement. But if a Good Samaritan law is legislated, the person can either go against a law by doing what is really right or following what is "right" in the government's eyes even though it is actually ethically wrong. Therefore, this can loose the meaning of an actual Good Samaritan. And what if the accident or the emergency is too dangerous to encounter? Laws cannot force us to put ourselves in danger and risk our lives. That would be considered unconstitutional. Other than that, if there are any mistakes in the rescue, many American lawyers are litigious and can twist around small evidences. Lawyers can also have different interpretations if a Good Samaritan law is legislated. As much as I would like to help other people in an emergency, there's always a risk that comes along with it.
Thank you for reading and considering my suggestion towards Good Samaritan laws. I hope you understand what consequences would occur if Good Samaritan laws are legislated. All in all, thank you for keeping the people in peace by not administering such law.
Sincerely,
Loren Lavadia
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