If it's only about politics. And we all know that politics are all about power, money and getting reelected. How do we identify and fund the replacements who might have a more "traditional" and measured approach on the subject of over reaching need for regulation.
More logic abuse.
If speed limit = fewer boats this year.

And
Worse world wide economy this year,

then is
the speed limit the cause of the worse economy?

or
could the worse economy impact number of boats?