"Donal" wrote in message
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Methinks that you are some sort of socialist who would be much happier
living in the 1960's USSR -- where the state took responsibility for
everyone's actions.

Youthinks wrong!

The USA doesn't own the high seas. Why should we allow uninformed
citizens who choose unseaworthy boats to endanger citizens of other
countries who are then called upon to rescue these slackers when they
founder on the high seas?

Look what New Zealand has done. You have to pass an inspection to assure
seaworthiness in order to be cleared out of that country. Are they
socialist or just more responsible and aware of their responsibilities?
One thing is for sure, they are tired of the expense and danger to their
citizen's lives incurred because their rescue service has to go to the
aid of way too many idiots and fools.

Wilbur Hubbard