Re: [Paddlewise] Pfds and new rules.

In a message dated 10/15/2006 10:01:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
crjungers_at_gmail.com writes:

I  believe that legislators pass laws simply to be seen to be  "doing
something" regardless of whether the law has any real  meaning.




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Craig, you are way too nice, let me tell you and everyone else a little bit  
of truth. I live down the street from our state assemblyperson. A more 
shocking  dullard could not be found anywhere. Even my wife, a long time (fill in the 
 party) will not vote for the assemblyperson as (__________) is such a moron. 
I  don't want this imbecile anywhere nearer than 6000 miles from my sport. I 
don't  want any politician or bureaucrat trying to regulate what is as 
essential a  freedom as moving from one place to another. Just because I choose to do 
so in a  kayak doesn't make me now subject to that hydra in Washington or its 
kin in  Olympia, Washington.
 
Frankly, I'm surprised people want to invite the government into their  lives 
even moreso. If I choose not to wear a PFD, Chuck, please respect my right  
to do so. I am not your parent or anyone elses. Make your own decision, teach  
your kids your decision, but do not expect me to be the standard bearer for  
yours or anyone elses kids. If you are really interested in saving lives, raise 
 the driving age to 18, as they take others with them.
 
If I make a calculation that the PFD raises my risk under a certain set of  
conditions it means I thought about it and made an educated decision. I do not  
want your government actuarial tables intruding on my decision. That said, I  
RARELY forego a PFD's use. It is a part of my kit, my body armor and 
floatation.  It holds my stuff and my water. But, I don't want the Bozo from up the 
street  telling me it's got to be on 24/7 or I get a ticket from the revenue 
generators  in blue. I'll go back to being a nice guy in a few minutes, sorry for 
the  rant.
 
Rob G
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