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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 don't consider making statements pointing out real problems to be bashing. Just as on the roadways, there will always be incidents that involve a LEO that perhaps pushes when no push is needed. Most of us pointed out many times more that more enforcement was needed. This is not bashing, but a clear-cut statement that addresses a problem. Perhaps obscured in the entire SL discussion is safety. I think you'll find that the majority of SL opposers run in lockstep with the view of the Marine Patrol regarding safety and general boating issues on the water. They need more funds to do a better job, and that was pointed out many times as well.
The fact that you and others on the SL side do not share the MP's view of the real problems on the waterway is simply a reflection of a narrow view of the overall issues. This summer was a washout as far as weather goes, and boat traffic was way down, as were MP stops. We didn't invent the reality, reality just happened. Constructive criticism is always more beneficial than blind support or blind negativity.