[Lakegeezer]

Originally Posted by MAXUM

My guess is there is no provision for it in the State Constitution. To bad on issues like this it would be better served to let the people decide.

I disagree with the end of this post - let the people decide. It implies all the people, and an issue so regional shouldn't be decided by a state wide vote. Instead, we should trust our representatives. The state population as a whole can be lobbied by those that raise the most money - we've just seen it done with the pro-limit sponsored survey that was given into evidence. I suspect that a majority of non-boaters don't care one way or the other, unless they had a good or bad experience to color their opinion.

This is a regional issue in the lakes region. Many people pursue their happiness by going fast; and many people are scared by big and/or fast boats on the big lakes. Mixing these two types of people can be explosive, given the right spark. If the people are to decide, I suggest that the vote should be taken among the people that have a stake in the matter, not the lobbied masses. An honest targeted vote should be cast, then accepted by all. Let's not fight it over and over. As it stands, I will accept the 45 speed limit if our senators decide that it should be so - but I hope that they vote it down. In either event, I will continue to put my efforts towards a safe lake that is self sustaining.