Good for SBONH to speak up. The Marine Patrol wasn't exactly overflowing with staff to begin with. It's almost laughable the miniscule number of officers that have an entire state's waterways to deal with, including the coastal areas.
I know what it's like when gas prices and other budget constraints limit law enforcement on the water. It's not pretty. I know this is a numbers game, but it seems NH has done what many states have done in these times, steal budgets and consolidate areas that shouldn't be. If the statements is correct that 25% of the mandatory education classes would be eliminated, you'd expect more outrage.
I seriously doubt that any of the people in the state, much less boaters, would support this action. It should be a joint effort by SBONH and all other boating groups to speak up in the media, and let people know what's going on. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting, but there may be hope
