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Sending the wrong message
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Yes, I am a real Florida resident (5th generation) and not a
transplant. Furhtermore, "ignorance of the law is no excuse" is
nonsense. For example, if you missed an arcane part of the tax code
that hardly anybody knew and you ended up losing your house you'd be
justifiably ****ed. Laws are meant to be applied intelligently, not
blindly as absolutes rarely make sense. I have no problem with the
law, it is the absolute enforcement of such when enforcement does more
harm than good that I dislike. I would hope the wildlife officer would
use discretion when enforcing the law but my experience with the Fl
Marine Patrol gives me little hope for that. My experience says that
it is best to hide ALL activities from law enforcement people lest they
find some excuse to cite you.
At the beginning of this thread I was sort of on your side, but you lost
me. You are claiming to be 5th generation Florida 'real resident' and
you have no idea about fishing regulations? Do you ever watch the news
or read a paper? Ever read the amendments on the ballot when you vote?
Your attack on NYOB is WAY out of line.
You were able to find a store to buy hooks and bait, next time ask
questions while you are there. If a local bait shop, they will probably
also help yo show you how to tie different knots and what best to use
for your area.
Just because you disagree with a law does not mean it is ok for a 9yr
old to learn the wrong way to do things. I disagree with the over
zealous manatee regulations, but I abide by the laws. I will video tape
and report violators. It is the few who abuse the laws in place who
lead to more laws enacted by those who probably have never seen, let
alont swan with a manatee in the wild. I have and I have the video to
proove it.
If you choose to take your daughter fishing, it is YOUR responsibility
to learn the laws and educate your daughter.
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