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After reading the article entitled " Solo Diving" by Bill Rennaker in the 
NACD Journal, I feel compelled to express my opinion of this article. First, 
the logic is severely flawed in regards to comparing solo diving with diving 
accompanied by an unsafe buddy. These are two separate issues ( problems). To 
state that solo diving is safe in comparison with an incompetent buddy is 
analogous to saying drunk driving is safer than Russian roulette. They are 
both unsafe and far from the optimum practice. The track record for both 
practices speaks for itself. We are free to dive as we wish, but we cannot 
escape from the fact that what we do, and the outcome of our actions, will 
impact on the entire population of cave divers. If we endorse less than 
optimal techniques, WE are responsible for the repercussions. Personal 
preference is paid for at the cost to all! The NACD Journal should print all 
opinions, so I do not object to printing of the article; BUT
I , personally, would not wish to bear the responsibility for the content of 
the article and it's ramifications. I disagree whole heartedly with the 
article!
Mark L. Ost 

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