Re: [Paddlewise] New laws, was(How and when to speak up)

I guess you would agree?, that those going over the speed limit(however 
small) should also be left to die, if they have a wreck??

I can see it now. Person in trouble.., Coast Guard pulls up for the 
rescue..., the officer pulls out the check list.., PFD,"check".., dry 
suit"check"..., VHF radio,"check"...,paddle float,"check"...,paddle 
leash,"check"...,storm whistle,"check"..., 
flares,"check"...,knife,"check"..., Well, he looks to be covered, lets 
rescue him men.
But wait, just as they are raising his near lifeless body from the raging 
seas some first mate notices that he doesn't have the proper paddle for 
this kind of kayak.(likely don't have proper training)
SPLASH!  "sorry buddy, but rules are rules". and as they motor away the 
capitan was heard to exclaim, "damn, that was close. We darn near wasted 
some tax dollars." "Yeah", the 1st mate replyed,"and he was clean shaven 
too!"

Going to Montana soon. Going to be a dental floss tyfoon....

James


Donald Schoengold wrote:
> 
> The problem with letting people not wear pfds or seat belts is that public
> monies are spent treating them when they get hurt or peoples lives are risked
> rescuing them when they get it trouble.  If one elects to not wear safety gear,
> they should also be willing to totally accept the consequences of their
> actions.  In the case of a car accident, this means that they will be left by
> the side of the road to die.
> 
> Joe Brzoza wrote:
> 
> > A while ago someone posted the "rules of the 50's" (or something like that),
> > and that really struck it home for me.  I've since hung up my boats for the
> > season.  Maybe along with posting flyers stating the dangers of cold-water
> > paddling you can mention the 50's rule.  You safety advocates are getting
> > through, maybe not to everyone, but it's sinking in with some - keep it up.
> >
> > On the subject of seat belt laws, etc. - I don't like being told to wear my
> > seat belt any more than the next guy (I certainly wouldn't go without it
> > anyway), but I'm in favor for laws protecting children.  If an adult doesn't
> > want to wear a seat belt or pfd that's fine, but they need to put one on the
> > kid.
> >
> > On the subject of helmets - wear them.  On two occasions they've saved me
> > and I personally know of several other people they have saved as well.  I
> > don't care what the application is (motorcycles, bicycles, skiing, etc.),
> > they work.  I don't care to have to spoon feed any of my loved ones so if
> > they're going with me they have to wear one as well.
> >
> > I'll step down from the soapbox now.
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > Joe
> > *

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