Marc,
You are right, it is a risk just getting out of your driveway. You are also right that it probably cost the same whether the CG rescues you or trains for it. The difference that I see is any rescue mission has its danger factor (that is why you are being rescued). Is it OK for someone else to get hurt and/or killed trying to rescue you just because you pay taxes? All other arguments do have their own merits, but I for one will go out when I am confident "I" can get back. Who will go to that 22 year old CG's parents/or wife with a little baby and say hey I'm sorry about him/her but damn I had fun.

OK now I'll get off my soap box.

Clayton