This thread makes for depressing reading. It seems that the dive boat is responsible for checking qualified divers have done the most basic checks, literally taught on the first day before even diving. Does nobody take any responsibility for their actions?
It’s damming on the quality of the divers. It’s damming on the quality of their training. It’s damming on the entire buddy system. It’s damming on the culture of anyone else is responsible for 'my' own incompetence.
Isn’t it obvious that the diver is responsible for their own safety and checking their own kit prior to jumping in?
Obviously not.
Welcome to the nanny state where 'my' actions have consequences for others, not me.
I believe you meant "damning" not "damming".
And we, in the US, have been in a "nanny state" for quite some time...our system of tort law seems predicated on folks not owning their personal f-ups.
-Z