“Every single winter someone somewhere stirs the myth that Good Samaritans shouldn’t be helpful and clear snow because they will be sued if someone then falls and is injured. It’s absurd,” said the association’s president John Spencer.
A press release was issued to radio stations and newspapers.
There is a bill heading through Parliament which deals with "Heroism" which John commented on.“This myth about clearing paths is a perfect example of why the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill hits the wrong mark,” John explained. “The law is fine, but it is public understanding which isn’t right and which could prevent Good Samaritans from acting to help others. Education, not legislation, is the way to deal with misconceptions
