<snipped a lot of discussion on kayak certification> <sigh> What's next? Classes and certification for inner tubes and air mattresses. Where does this stuff stop? We have more than enough laws trying to protect people from themselves. I certainly don't believe that more in this area will significantly reduce death and injury. As much as some would like to think, there is no way to make this sport/hobby significantly safer than it already is for those that make the effort to educate themselves. As for the others, well, Darwin rules.............. All of my outdoor hobbies, former and current, seem to be coming under some regulator's finger. I want it to stop. Libertarian and responsible for self, Dave G. The other Poquoson, Va paddler *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Apr 17 2003 - 08:55:23 PDT
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