It seems to me that history is merely cause and effect. Considering that, then "accidents" also result from cause and effect. I know that "bad luck" and "accidents" do not cause themselves. When you take risks and do not have a back up, you eventually have an "accident" or "bad luck".
Suppose you are an ancient leader and your army is advancing on the enemy. Suddenly, your horse stands up and throws you to the ground. You crack your head and cannot get up. Your army looses will, retreats and is routed.
Did it all happen because of the horse? No, your army did not have the will to fight but followed unwillingly and saw your fall as an excuse to get the hell out of there! Many could not run fast enough and were slaughtered.
To me, that is the way it works. What do you think?
charles, http://humanpurpose.simplenet.com