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Originally Posted by jrc
Thanks Skip, I see the loop-hole.
But I'll still try to remember to bring the ID. Never was an issue on the boat, need the wallet to buy gas. But I never bothered in the canoe, just brought the fishing license.
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You raise a very interesting and timely issue with your observations.
Although I am digressing from the original intent of this thread (sorry Don) there is much debate in this country, especially post 9/11, about the requirements being placed on individuals within a free society to carry on their persons positive identification at all times, and the times, places and conditions placed upon them to produce such identification.
It is a tight rope walk that law enforcement officers in New Hampshire must walk each and every day as they interact with the public. Remember, New Hampshire is still very conservative in its approach to regulating individual rights and responsibilites. The "loop holes" placed by the legislature in the license producing requirements are just but a few examples where our legislative leaders err on the side of the individual citizen, and place the burden on the government.
Police officers in New Hampshire are taught to place great emphasis on observing the rights of the public they serve. Given todays realities, it is an obligation more important than ever to understand and uphold.