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Originally Posted by sunset on the dock
Boy, after hearing the SL opposers bash the MP over issues of non enforcement of 150' rule, non enforcement of NWZ's, surly officers who have pulled them over, etc., why now the sudden surge of respect and credibility for their expertise? This flip flop makes your whole argument seem rather contrived to me. Especially after hearing so many of the SL opponent's complaints about some of these guys, I, like EL, don't want them telling me what to think. They work for the citizens of NH, not the other way around.
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I respectfully disagree Sunset. I do believe that any and all criticism of MP enforcement warranted or not was done constructively and with respect. I happen to know a couple MP personally and even I criticized them on a couple of points. I and others have said numerous times that the organization does yeoman's work with regard to the relatively small budget.
I feel as if your post is a misdirection. Ryan made a point and I do not believe Ryan has "bashed" the Marine Patrol. I also don't believe many if any have, as you said, "Bashed" the marine patrol.
Put that aside for a second and answer the actual question. Do you or do you not believe that the Marine Patrol knows more than you or I about the issue of safety on the lake? Are you saying that you and elchase and the 3 or 4 of you know more than Director Barrett, or Tim Dunleavy? So we should disregard their opinion because they are employees of the state? I do not expect this question to be answered directly because I know if I were any of you guys I would do my best to avoid answering it. I already know the answer.
Finally with all due respect and don't take this personally, you keep calling any argument that anyone has against the Speed Limit "contrived." I assure you that none of my posts are "contrived." My feelings on the issue are strong and they are true. I feel, as Ryan does, that the MP are the experts. I also feel, as I stated earlier, that this is a political issue for me and I am angry that Laws are allowed to pass on emotion without facts. Just as you have your feelings on the issue so do we. I'm sure your arguments are based on your feelings so it would be nice if you gave the same consideration to other people who post on this board and did not dismiss their feelings as "contrived."
Thanks
H