Shout out to Carver Captain

LakeSnake · 07-30-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

What I find noteworthy here is that he references "liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others" which is a very important distinction to point out and something that has been lost in today's society. For lack of respect and consideration for our fellow citizens is at face value a violation of the rights of others no matter which side of any argument or action you may fall on. So as a result laws are created to maintain a civilized society and to curb certain behaviors as to preserve the ideal of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all.

I think Maxum, along with a little help from Mr. Jefferson, has put forth the basis of the "problem" with these bonehead people today. "lack of respect and consideration for our fellow citizens" I would say is 50% of the problem. Values like that were taught to me by my partents as part of my upbrining. Where were these peoples parents when it was time to instill those values into thier children? Or did they think it was someone elses resposibility - like the schools? That is the other 50% of the problem.

Some people needed a good dop slap upside the head a long time ago - but never got one.

Onshore · 07-30-2010, 12:48 PM

I think they passed a law making it illegal to slap your kids upside the head a few years back...

NoBozo · 07-30-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shore things

I think they passed a law making it illegal to slap your kids upside the head a few years back...

TOTALLY. And your Child will call 911 and you will be arrested and put in jail....and they will no longer have a Parent.

NB

Gatto Nero · 07-30-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shore things

I think they passed a law making it illegal to slap your kids upside the head a few years back...

Damn those bureaucrats!

Onshore · 07-30-2010, 04:34 PM

yes... it's been a steady downward spiral ever since...

Mee-n-Mac · 07-30-2010, 05:00 PM

And it was only 1983 when Bill Cosby said ...

My father established our relationship when I was seven years old. He looked at me and said, "You know, I brought you in this world, and I can take you out. And it don't make no difference to me, I'll make another one look just like you."

robmac · 07-30-2010, 05:47 PM

Very good M n M

brk-lnt · 07-31-2010, 07:29 PM

We had a nice encounter today.

Coming out of the channel from under the Governors Island bridge, just where the lake starts to open up. We're heading for the weirs channel.

A boat is coming from my left, I'm in his danger zone and he is as give-way as it gets. I'm watching him just cruising along towards us with seemingly no intention of yielding. As near as I can tell, he's going to cross maybe 80 feet in front of us. No big deal, IMO, it's not 150', but I'm not really concerned about it. He comes across my bow maybe 60' away, but plenty of clearance at the speeds we were going. But the beauty of it all was when he was 10' past us he stops abruptly is and is motioning to me something with his hands indicating distance. Apparently he is upset for some reason that he crossed to close to me.

Looked like about 25 or 26' cruiser named "Cool Breeze", IIRC.

07-30-2010, 05:00 PM	#6
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	W.w.b.c.s. And it was only 1983 when Bill Cosby said ... My father established our relationship when I was seven years old. He looked at me and said, "You know, I brought you in this world, and I can take you out. And it don't make no difference to me, I'll make another one look just like you." __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

07-31-2010, 07:29 PM	#8
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	We had a nice encounter today. Coming out of the channel from under the Governors Island bridge, just where the lake starts to open up. We're heading for the weirs channel. A boat is coming from my left, I'm in his danger zone and he is as give-way as it gets. I'm watching him just cruising along towards us with seemingly no intention of yielding. As near as I can tell, he's going to cross maybe 80 feet in front of us. No big deal, IMO, it's not 150', but I'm not really concerned about it. He comes across my bow maybe 60' away, but plenty of clearance at the speeds we were going. But the beauty of it all was when he was 10' past us he stops abruptly is and is motioning to me something with his hands indicating distance. Apparently he is upset for some reason that he crossed to close to me. Looked like about 25 or 26' cruiser named "Cool Breeze", IIRC. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

07-30-2010, 12:48 PM	#2
Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 503 Thanks: 12 Thanked 425 Times in 146 Posts	I think they passed a law making it illegal to slap your kids upside the head a few years back...

07-30-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 503 Thanks: 12 Thanked 425 Times in 146 Posts	yes... it's been a steady downward spiral ever since...

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07-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Very good M n M