Republicans to give immunity to Ski Operators, for injuries to their customers. Yup, children too!!

Is this Wisconsin? Is this also getting ridiculous. Just when do businesses take on any responsibilities at all? They’re people too aren’t they?

Taking responsibility, being a rugged individual, feeling free and advocating a free market can't possibly mean what you're about to read. This is a manic leap down the rabbit hole:

Wisconsin Association for Justice: Two Wisconsin legislative committees will hear testimony today on identical bills that would significantly limit a ski area operator's responsibility for injuries to skiers, including children of all ages and skills.

Senate Bill 388, the ski area operators immunity bill:

"These proposals put the responsibility on the skier to know and accept nearly all risks associated with skiing at a commercial ski hill," said Ed Vopal, president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ).

Come on, it can’t be that bad? No responsible legislator would propose something this outrageous, giving businesses a pass on customer safety?

The bills put the burden on the skier to evaluate and assume potentially unknown risks, such as forest growth, boulders or drop-offs, while using a ski trail.  The bills also allow ski area operators to fulfill only very minimal duties to maintain proper facilities.  For example, the bills also do not require padding for ski hill infrastructure.

The bills allow ski area operators to require that skiers sign a release of all liability, which is enforceable against the skier.  Wisconsin law does not favor liability releases. "These bills shift accountability for safety of the ski hill to the skier, no matter what age or skill level, rather than the people who own and profit from it," Vopal said.