[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Someone please tell me why in cases like this the cost of rescue isn't being charged to the offenders?

Because we have services like this for a reason.

Would you suggest that people who's homes burn down should be charged for the cost of putting out the fire?

I agree that what these people did was irresponsible and dangerous, but you either have emergency services available to everyone or you charge everyone, you can't pick and choose.