Scott, Like I asked; Where does it end? But then, I think you understand the issue quite well. IMO, our (U.S.) fed, state, and local gov'ts work best when they can't get anything done as is often the case in our two party system. All to often, nowadays, they find ways to infringe on somebodies freedom under the guise of safety and/or security. I'm against most of this. On another note, yesterday I was checking out a beach I used to hang out at during my teens. It's a five or so mile stretch on the lower Chesapeake in Hampton, Va. I thought it might be a good place to try out some "off the beach" kayaking. In the old days (30+ years ago), there was a huge open field behind a bulkhead that allowed plenty of parking for beach goers. Now, somebody has built homes and eliminated any public access except through a city "wildlife preserve". There is very little parking and "stay on the trail" rules would require a half mile or more of a walk to the water. Also, the park is one of those that is only open from sunrise to sunset. The private developers (who also seem to run city politics) have effectively sealed off this wonderful beach to the public at large. No wonder that I'm getting progressively grumpier as I get older. No caves around here, unfortunately. Just lots of suburbia and a little bit of quiet marsh. :-))))) Dave G. Poquoson, Va At 11:52 4/19/02, Scott wrote: >Well, Dave, to answer your question of not getting out of bed.... >If we legislate that, then the masses will begin to develop bed sores, and >their muscles will start to atrophie (sp?). This, in due course, will lead >to new legislation toward bed manufacturer's, and the safety of their >product. <snip stuff> >Maybe we are all better off back in caves??? > >Scott Simpson >Anchorage Alaska > >"There is always one more thing you can do to influence any situation" >Lt. Gen Harold Moore, USA (Ret) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Apr 19 2002 - 12:02:18 PDT
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