New Boaters Organization

[frank m.]

Originally Posted by winnilaker

I would welcome all boaters.

Custie,
As explained in my earlier response, I have joined NHRBA. But despite my most gracious efforts to begin a civilized dialogue and work towards the kind of compromise you describe, I am not being made to feel very "welcomed".

First, one of my posts from this forum, seeking support for the Black Cove loons, was posted and framed as if one cannot be a member if he cares about loons. For soem reason I just do not get, it was supposed to make the remaining members "aware" of my "anti-cause" background, headed "Read & heed:"

Additionally, there is outright hostility towards me and any discussiion with me;
"I am done discussing this with you on this or any other site, ",
"Be part of the team, not the problem. "
"you are way out of line suggesting only NH citizens be allowed to decide this"

And several statements are clearly aimed to intimidate;
"You've joined the wrong group",
"I will enjoy meeting you and carrying on this debate face to face!"
"see you on the 6th"

And your silence during all this is deafening.

It has only been a few hours since I joined, and it is becoming clear that this might not be the open association you think it is. Please help. I sincerely want to cooperate with you on this. Are these members representative of the rest? Is this really an association where all boaters are welcome?
frank m.

[codeman671]

Frank, you are correct in that Director Barrett is an intelligent person. I know him personally. Actually I am somewhat related. But don't you think that he is well aware of how the two accidents in question are filed??? I am sure he had something to do it! I am sure he has looked at them plenty of times and was directly involved on the investigations...If only 2 serious accidents are related to speed how many that you are not mentioning are not related to excessive speed (if in fact that was the ultimate cause of these two)? Plenty I am sure.