1437 Sesame Street
Chula Vista, California, 91915
September 20, 2011


Mr. Allen West
Congressman
Olympian High School
1925 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA, 91913


Dear Congressman Sullivan:



I am writing to you regarding the current talk of a good Samaritan law requiring citizens to act when witness to an emergency situation. This law should not be passed because this law strips the term "good samaritan" of its positive meaning because you are being forced to.

The term "good samaritan" is defined in the legal dictionary of Merriam-Webster as "one who voluntarily renders aid to another in distress although under no duty to do so" This clearly states that a good samaritan is someone who voluntarily acts in case of an emergence, with no obligation. If you make this a law, that makes it an obligation as a citizen of the united states.

Thank you for considering my opinion. I hope this letter swayed your opinion on the idea.

Sincerely,



Alanna Williams.