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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Why assume the impossible? All the people will never obey all the boating laws.
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I don't think you want to answer that question because the answer will not support the speed limit cause. You, Evenstar and other speed limit fans know that we already have the rules we need.
We just need to enforce the rules and laws we already have.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
What if there where a hundred fatal accidents a year on the lake all involving high speeds. Would you be in favor of a speed limit then? Don't bother answering, it doesn't matter. It will never happen either.
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What will never happen, all the speed deaths or my answer? Might it be that you think I could never change my position on the subject? I am not stuck in the groove. I have an open mind. Speed limits are not the answer here.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
I make you the argument that a speed limit will help erosion. You respond that big slow boats cause erosion as well. Yes, that is true, but it has NOTHING to do with the question. Pointing the finger in another direction does not solve any problems.
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You brought up erosion as a benefit of speed limits. I simply responded that speed limits will not reduce erosion by using the big boat example. Others have presented valid arguments about erosion, speed and plowing boats.
Speed Limits are not the answer to that concern
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
A speed limit will make the lake quieter because fast boats make more noise then slow boats.
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My inital question still is valid. There are rules and laws about maximum noise limits.
Noise Limit laws deal with NOISE.
Speed limits will NOT lower the level of loudness allowed by law. I'm not that "crazy" to believe it would. Many slow boats can make plenty of noise and have loud sound systems.
I concur that there will never be 100% rule compliance including any potential speed limit rule. My question takes away the variable. It assumes the current rules are followed and enforced 100%.
When you skirt the question it speaks volumes about your position.