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Originally Posted by Airwaves
I guess elchase didn't get this far into the article
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Elchase should have read this article as well ....
http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll...WS02/708069649
wherein it said ....
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Anyone who has been on the water can clearly see that the amount of boat traffic is down significantly from years past. Even on the sunny Fourth of July weekend, boating activity was way below normal."
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Marine Patrol Director David Barrett does not believe that the speed limit has much effect on boating, but the weather has."
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Those who know the lake best all agree that, aside from the economy, the weather has been the one thing that has hurt boating this season."
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When asked if the new speed limit could have an affect on boating activity, Thurston said that he didn't see it contributing to the lack of activity.
"I don't think it's been an issue at all," he said about the speed limits. "Mother Nature is a compelling factor. I think the big crowds are here."
Opinions may vary but the minority is usually wrong.