Wayne.B wrote:
On 3 Apr 2006 14:22:02 -0500, Dave wrote:

But the number of boaters in miniscule in comparison. So instead of
licensing everybody, the State should keep a record of the small number of
boaters whose boating privileges have been revoked. The CG and the water
cops could quickly verify that info by radio when they board a vessel for
violations.

Where does it say that government has the authority to revoke your
right to boating ?


I don't get this overheated knee-jerk right-wing reaction to this issue
based simply on stating the fact that the government would be involved.
Hey it's not like they are going to "revoke your right to boating"
just because they don't like the way you like. Anybody willing to put
in the time to learn the basics required for safety of themselves and
everyone else out there, and able to demonstrate that they were paying
at least minimal attention, is in. It sounds almost like you don't
want any government at all, or not one with the right to regulate
anything. Does it make me some kind of left-wing loony to think it's a
good idea to try to verify that people have had some training in how to
read navaids, f'rinstance, before they hit the water?

By advocating a licensing program you would creat that authority. Be
careful what you ask for.

Seems to me it's very analogous to licensing automobile use.

richforman