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Originally Posted by Island Lover
This new law only requires model boats to obey the same rules as real boats.
The real question is why are new laws about noise and model boats the latest thing to talk about. It seems to me its anything to distract attention from HB162.
This forum is "HB 162 Proposed Speed Limit Law"
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The intent of my post is not to distract from HB162, but to put more focus on it. I want to point out other cases of foolish laws that are proposed. Indeed, the speed limit may pass - but if it does, it is a reflection on how much a gated community cartel attitude prevails in NH. As lake house pricing rise, those that "have theirs" are passing laws that force everyone to play by their rules. No noise, no speed, no rafting - the next thing will be forcing bass fishers to stay 150 feet away from their docks.
As I've pointed out in other threads, the speed limit bill was marketed by a gated community funded political action committee and didn't have organized resistance. Citizen surveys were taken after a targeted marketing campaign that used funding, the press, and fear tactics. The law has nothing directly to do with safety, or even the people's will before they were "educated". It is about a small group of rich people that are using the power of lobbied politics to influence the NH government to get what they want and control others.
Those that gloat about this bill should consider that HB162 reflects a loss of personal freedom and reliance on individual responsibility in a state that used to cherish those attributes. Its a slippery slope that we continue to ride.
My boat has trouble reaching 45 - but I really am sorry that those who responsibly can go 50-60 are being impacted by a gated community attitude on a lake that is owned by people which live outside the gates.