Re: [Paddlewise] Pfds and new rules.

From: Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:06:41 -0700 (PDT)
GaryJ wrote:

> Sorry, Chuck, but life is not completely safe.  This same logic would put 
> outriggers on bicycles, along with a couple of dozen strobe lights.  And etc etc.

Gary,

That argument has a few flaws in its logic too. Basically you're saying that airbags shouldn't be required in cars, helmets on motorcycles or bicycles, etc. 

While a pfd won't prevent all drownings, it will certainly prevent a lot more than occur now.

Steve Holtzman
Southern Calif
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