I see the arguments from both sides, but I agree most with the Botetourt County farmer I quoted: use common sense in these situations. There are sometimes going to be 14-year-olds who are more careful and mature than 20-year-olds. No two situations are alike. The laws should focus more on assurances that the farmer is competent to judge safe situations rather having the laws put an artificial age bracket on who may need assistance from the government.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Labor Department's proposed rules are growing discontent
My latest agriculture article for The Roanoke Times delves into an issue that is stirring up tension between farmers and safety advocates over our most precious commodity -- the future generation.
http://www.roanoke.com/business/wb/303437
I see the arguments from both sides, but I agree most with the Botetourt County farmer I quoted: use common sense in these situations. There are sometimes going to be 14-year-olds who are more careful and mature than 20-year-olds. No two situations are alike. The laws should focus more on assurances that the farmer is competent to judge safe situations rather having the laws put an artificial age bracket on who may need assistance from the government.
I see the arguments from both sides, but I agree most with the Botetourt County farmer I quoted: use common sense in these situations. There are sometimes going to be 14-year-olds who are more careful and mature than 20-year-olds. No two situations are alike. The laws should focus more on assurances that the farmer is competent to judge safe situations rather having the laws put an artificial age bracket on who may need assistance from the government.
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