"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:55:36 GMT, "swatcop"
wrote:
Would you be offended if the
cops did a safety inspection on your vessel while you were waiting in
line
to launch at a boat ramp?

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Absolutely offended. This is intrusive enforcement with no probable
cause. Leave people alone unless they are doing something stupid or
annoying.

Just F.Y.I., my personal definition of a safety inspection is not to be a
jerk and have a citation writing contest. I was thinking more along the
lines of pointing out to the boaters what equipment is old or missing,
trying to help out, not be an ass with a ticket book. I just figured while
you were in line at the boat ramp and I was walking by I could do a quick
equipment check. YOU may have everything you are supposed to have and
everything might be up to date, but the boaters in front of you and behind
you may be a different story. My idea of safety checks is not to be
intrusive (or trying to establish probable cause to search your boat for
other stuff), but to help. You may have had bad experiences in the past with
other officers, but my outlook is a little bit different. Thank you for your
input, though. I will note you response.
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-= swatcop =-

"If it wasn't for stupid people I'd be unemployed."