Dave wrote:
On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:43:17 -0400, DSK said:


wrote:

You seem to be saying that the law should be administered on a
case-by-case
wherein we decide in the case of every individual boater

Wrong.


I think you're conceding too much here, Doug. There's no reason it shouldn't
be a case by case determination, but with a "case" arising only when a
boater is stopped for BWI, reckless behavior or other unlawful behavior.


I am saying that *I* should not have to bear the burden of
*your* dangerous hobby.


We're on the same page here.

I think the US gov't better get busy and bring in a fairly stringent
national course/testing procedure.
Non compliance should result in a stiff fine and your boat impounded
until you take & pass said test.
You 'know it all experts' should be setting a 'good example' for newbies
and hopefully the yahoo factor by cooperating fully, supporting anything
that makes the waters safer for all.