Lt. Dunleavy, NHMP, responds....

[Rose]

Originally Posted by Bear Islander

I posted my "statement" as requested. Now you and others are attacking every word. A capital case is being made out of my suggestion that increased numbers of larger and faster boats will cause more pollution. And it is now my responsibility to PROVE that speed limits are good for tourism.

An increased number of ANY type of watercraft is going to cause more pollution. Why don't you support a limit on the NUMBER of watercraft (of any type) allowed on the lake?

Since the subject being debated here is about a proposed law, it shouldn't be a surprise that the supporters of the proposed law be asked to prove the need for the legislation. You haven't.

When I provide a forecast, I can't just state what the weather is going to be...I have to support my reasoning behind that forecast. Otherwise, my peers are going to be all over my behind. If others question my reasoning, I can't stand there saying, "Oh, you're making a capital case over the fact that I think the US model is going to verify just because you think the European model is going to verify. Prove that you're right!!!" Guess what happens when that does happen on weather forums? The credibility of the original forecaster is diminished.