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Old 05-14-2008, 09:30 AM   #252
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Originally Posted by VtSteve View Post
"...Would the speed limits have any impact on the NASWA Bikini Contest...?"
It could, depending...

How many boozed-up ocean-racers will be absent from Winnipesaukee's waters in 2009?

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer View Post
"...The debate should be about enforcement of existing law..."
...plus...

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Originally Posted by parrothead View Post
"...Everyone on both sides of this argument agrees that enforcement is an issue on Winni...I'm tired of hearing that as an excuse for why enforcement can't be increased...If we as a community had pushed for better enforcement of our waterways...The law has no teeth without enforcement , and we don't have enough of an MP presence on the lake to enforce the current laws as well as new ones...the speed limit will cause high speed boaters from coming to lake, so will an increased enforcement presence.
...plus...
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Originally Posted by VtSteve View Post
"...But the fact that it's there, and not enforced, speaks volumes to those that actually care about the issue...In the end, enforcement and funding will become their next cause..."
...and...
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Originally Posted by luckypete View Post
"...And guess what, there is no legislation or enforcement that will ever keep us 100% safe.
...and the last quote on enforcement ...
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Originally Posted by Skipper of the Sea Que View Post
"...Such illegal boating jeopardizes everyone, not just Evenstar's Kayak and should be addressed by stricter enforcement of existing rules...Enforcing current laws is the answer here...
...and...

We all need to work together to make boating safe and fun for all
..."
Like, maybe...ten years ago?

We didn't have enforcement, yet boating was safe and fun just ten years ago.
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