Re: [Paddlewise] Canadian Coast Guard Regulations]

Richard wrote;
(SNIP)
>
>Is there a contradiction in talking pfds but opposing regulations?  No, I
don't
>think there is.  On my part the concern is that regulations may not fit my
>needs and wishes (which in my case include being able to decide when to
and
>when not to wear a pfd).

(Large SNIP)

But aren't you assuming the regulations won't fit before they are written?
If the regulations did fit, would you still oppose them?
It seems to me that one either should contribute to the process
constructively and, failing that, complain bitterly if the regs are bad but
support them if they are good. Opposing them out of hand sounds a trifle
arbitrary.

Cheers,
John Winters
Redwing Designs
Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
http://home.ican.net/~735769/

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