Swings too dangerous for Washington schools

[Teh One Who Knocks]

The Associated Press


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RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - Swing sets are being removed from the playgrounds at Richland elementary schools because they're too dangerous.

The district says it's under pressure from insurance companies over the liability for injuries.

The school district's Steve Aagard tells KEPR the swings are being removed when schools are renovated or there's other work on playground equipment.

Most injuries come from children walking in front or behind a moving swing.

[FBD]

and not from being drunk and swinging as high as you can and then letting go, like a buddy of mine did once. landed right on his fackin knees, they were never right again after that.

[Acid Trip]

Most injuries come from children walking in front or behind a moving swing.

Sounds like they should ban stupidity instead. Either that or put zone around the swings that says "if you aren't paying attention in this area you may get hit".