Bravo Bigdogmom. I agree with you 100%. Several things can be gleened from this thread if one is experienced in doing legal battle with the Politicos. Notice that you sent your email to Pratt but he had his underling respond to it and a vague response it was. He won't put anything FIRM in writing on this issue. This gives him plausible deniablity. IF there is nothing to worry about, Pratt could of very easily responded in writing.." There is nothing to worry about. Gore will operate at the same capacity it always has. In the unlikely event Gore does not open, Gore will gladly refund season pass money."
That would have been the easy, logical response. It would reassure would be pass purchasers and be good for Gore's preseason sales! YET Pratt chose not to respond that way. Neither did he have Emily respond that way. I do find that curious.
Pratt normally responds himself to his email, even ones with messages he doesn't like. I know this first hand.
Asland brought us some info earlier in this thread, but it's not an answer that Whiteface wrote down, hence it's deniable - nonbinding in a Court of Law. It speaks volumes when they will say one thing in a private conversation, but not COMMIT to it publicly or in writing. IF what Asland brought us is their Official position it would make sense and be good for their preseason sales if Pratt, et al would address it publicly. HE SPECIFICALLY CHOSE NOT TO!
These are key distinctions. It's how the game is played by these types.
Pratt/ORDA will straddle the fence on this issue. They seek to protect their sales and those of the area's businesses. The last thing they want is to arm us with evidence that we could use in a Class Action Suit that would include Pass refunds and Fees and Costs of Suit.