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Originally Posted by Rose
So how can we be part of the solution? This is a serious question, not a wisecrack. What do you think we, as members of society, should do to those small few people who ruin it for everyone?
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The public (WE), need to demand, support, and subsequently willing to Fund Enforcement. We have many laws on the books already. DUI/BUI, the distance rules, rules for NWZ's, all kinds of things.
I'm sure everyone has seen the actions of some boater that they wished an MP had been there to witness. I'm sure without too much trouble, most boaters could agree on the several spots where violations routinely occur.
People can be hassled in Braun Bay, the Weirs Channel, and many other common areas where the MP's seem to be. Unfortunately, many don't seem to be around when that crazy tuber dude crosses within 40 feet off your bow. The crazy Sea Doo dude that jumps your wake from ten feet off your stern. Boats three abreast within 20'. Even I would know where to hang out on the lake to find the culprits, it's not difficult. But I'm sure money talks, and they call. CALL IT IN. Residents that shout the loudest get the most attention. Complain to those that hold their pursestrings.
Someone stated that many times, the same boat in the very same NWZ, over and over, would bomb right through it. Maybe a call would help? If not, Why Not?
It work both ways here you know. Either the MP is incapable with their limited manpower and resources to enforce the rules of previous years, or they've been given other priorities by people of power that don't seem to fit what you and I see as promoting safety. I've heard enough about things the MP has done that could be considered insignificant, even wasteful. Perhaps it's time to rattle some cages in the offices of people that could be made to give a darn.
This is not rocket science. In answer to your question. WE can stop debating silly things and get to the root cause. Go after those that ruin it for everyone. They are pretty easy to find.