> I have to disagree with you on this one. IMHO, politics of any kind do not > belong on the list. > > There are many other ways to make one's voice heard concerning > politics---lets keep it out of paddling and Paddlewise. Steve, though we've never met face-to-face, I read your posts and have only respect for you (can you hear the sucking up noise?), so please keep that in mind when I say that I'm suddenly compelled to say "Whoa, what just a minute". So... Whoa, wait just a minute. "Politics of any kind?" Does that mean no more posts about Personal Watercraft laws, State Kayak registration laws, National Park Service fees, Leave No Trace laws, PFD requirements and a host of other things we discuss on a very regular basis? Are those not Political issues too? And, it's not just the Government that is "political". How about the whole Sponsoons thing - was that not political? What about Outfitters and their responsibilities or lack of it in sending new boaters out with all the proper gear and/or training - isn't that political? There is no shortage of "political" on Paddlewise - the list goes on, but I won't attempt to list them all. If there was "no political", would Paddlewise survive on just the "other" topics? I don't know, and I don't care to find out. So, where do you draw the line? The litmus test that Kirk chose to use was whether or not it involved actual paddling. I'll be darned if I can think of a better litmus test than that - at least for a Paddling discussion forum. Mind you, I'm not saying we all have to agree with each political post (thank you vets, for giving me that privilege), and many topics will certainly stir up quite a debate on this forum. But, if it involves paddling, how can it be taboo for Paddlewise? Unpleasant or distasteful at times - yes. Angering and upsetting at times - yes. Taboo and off limits - no. Just MHO. Rick *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 14 2003 - 13:02:30 PST
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