42 Wallaby Way
San Ysidro, CA 92173
September 19, 2011
Mr. Philip Sherman
Congressman
Olympian High School
1925 Magdalena Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Dear Congressman Sherman,
I am writing to you today in regards of the possibility that the state of California will implement a Good Samaritan Law. I do not think would be a good idea for the state, therefore I disagree with the proposal that this law be passed.
To my knowledge, a Good Samaritan Law would require regular everyday citizens to be forced to aid someone in need to the best of their ability when able to. This kind of action should come from the goodness of people's hearts. If it is forced, then the reason behind helping others in need might come about as doing so only because it is required by law, thus not changing anything in one's character. Furthermore, helping out could possibly worsen the problem, given that the situation should only be dealt by a professional. For example, a building on fire, a drowning person, or a severe car accident would not be something an ordinary person would take care of, but a firefighter, life guard, or ambulance should abet to. Simple actions, such as assisting an old lady cross the street, seems like a reasonable act of kindness, and that is what it should be seen as; not an action forced by the law, or else it would take away its significance.
Thank you for your time in reading my letter. I do hope you take my opinion into consideration.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Rosano
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