Quote:
Originally Posted by Kamper
"...I wonder if it might be useful to the boating community, if fuel docks required a "Safe Boating Certificate" to be shown when fueling a boat that requires one for operation..."
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In my humble opinion, the boating certificate projects nothing about the competency of the skipper—only that he has a piece of plastic that indicates he may have passed a test by himself. (Or, tested on-line, may not have).
It would make more sense to attach a Breathalyzer™ to the pump, but that's not going to happen either.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airwaves
"...So are you really suggesting that you want the NHMP to conduct sting operations on gas docks...?"
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...and...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airwaves
"...Civilians shouldn't be in the law enforcement business, period..."
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If you were the
citizen pump attendant, would you
not report a skipper who staggers, has slurred speech, and alcohol on his breath?
Quote:
Originally Posted by DC Pointer
Do we really need more laws, more rules and more regulations?
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We need more
citizens who will observe boating regulations and report to authorities those not in compliance.
What we have instead are
"civilians", if you get my drift.
