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Originally Posted by Damdonzi
There were 39 fatalities in 2005, down from 41 in 2004
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It sounds like a statistical tie to me.
The difference of 2 is because of coincidence, not improved safety. A more accurate account would be "Fatalities for 2004 and 2005 were about the same".
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Originally Posted by codeman671
"Most recreational boating fatalities are the result of a fall overboard or a capsize caused by inexperience, inattention or inappropriate behavior
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Add high speed to "inexperience, inattention or inappropriate behavior" and what do you get? Trouble. The impact of all three is multiplied at high speeds. I've bent a few props because of a moment of inattention. I'm glad I wasn't going 70 at the time.
Where I live there were no auto fatalities last year after 4 in 2004 (all alcohol related). I'm going to ask that our speed limits be removed since there is no evidence of a problem and drunks ignore the laws anyway. Since the problem is alcohol, not speed, everyone in town should agree right? By the way, our police chief is against speed limits (NOT).