And remember, since most people don't swim more than 150' from shore, no one should be able to!
To paraphrase FLL..."150' is more than far enough!!!"
And since most people follow the law anyway, these new proposals will be self-enforcing so no additional funding, manpower or training will be necessary.
Of course a new group of protestors is rumored to have formed, with their HQ centered somewhere near Bear Island. Their acronym is going to be WINNSWIMS....unable to receive funding this time around from the Hospitality/Restaurant/Bar lobby, word is that a consortium of bathing suit manufacturers will be backing this newest citizens group endeavour.
I hear there's even more changes on the horizon. Due to the confusion over the "littoral rights" of waterfront owners, the legislature is also going to revisit swim line regulations, dock permits and swim raft issues!
By the time this all is done, you may not be able to swim more than 150' from shore....but you won't have too, anytime you get near the water you'll be drowning in a sea of self imposed regulation!
I'm sorry, I can't help but get a good chuckle out of all of this....Remember that old saying...."be careful what you ask for, you just might get it!"
