Where is it written, or even implied, that one is entitled to a speedy rescue from near the top of Mt. Hood? In the end, fate or the climber's missteps caused his death, not Clackamas County ("Family of dead Mt. Hood climber sues for $10 million for delayed helicopter rescue," May 14). Shame on the family for filing this lawsuit. His death was the first tragedy. The second will be if the family receives any money from this lousy lawsuit.

-- Peter Butzer, North Portland