Re: [Paddlewise] Australian state (even more) severely restricts kayaking

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:41:14 -0400
Only thing I can see with this kind of thing is to take it in front of a judge 
and appeal to him/her that to uphold such a ridiculous thing (such as requiring 
a "WW" PFD) would, if I recall the phrase: "Bring the administration of justice 
into disrepute."

GaryJ

rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:
> So it's not just those who are ignorant who are a problem. The law is the
> law and if it's not properly labeled, even if it's obviously a better
> product, it's not legal and under these circumstances any bureaucrat worth
> his (or her) salt will say, "no".
> 
> 
> Craig Jungers
> Moses Lake, WA
> www.nwkayaking.net
> 
> 
> This is the problem that we encounter when governments get into the 
> business of life regulation.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Rob G
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