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Quilt Lady · 03-15-2006, 12:04 PM

has everyone forgotten that before the GFBL boats got their nickname they were called "Offshore" boats. And that the most vocal opponents of the speed limit bill are the "Offshore" groups, many of whom neither live or boat in New Hampshire. Using their reasoning, I have a car capable of going in excess of 150mph so speed limits should be abolished because they infringe on my freedom to go fast. However, if I do wish to go fast, I can take advantage of the car club's date at NHIS or go to Lyme Rock and scare myself silly. Race tracks are designed for speed. "Offshore" boats are designed for wide open spaces like the ocean (which the speed limit does not affect).

It's not a question of restricting freedom but rather Public Safety. The Public is the majority of the people, not a handful of special interests.

03-15-2006, 12:04 PM	#75
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Excuse me, but . . . has everyone forgotten that before the GFBL boats got their nickname they were called "Offshore" boats. And that the most vocal opponents of the speed limit bill are the "Offshore" groups, many of whom neither live or boat in New Hampshire. Using their reasoning, I have a car capable of going in excess of 150mph so speed limits should be abolished because they infringe on my freedom to go fast. However, if I do wish to go fast, I can take advantage of the car club's date at NHIS or go to Lyme Rock and scare myself silly. Race tracks are designed for speed. "Offshore" boats are designed for wide open spaces like the ocean (which the speed limit does not affect). It's not a question of restricting freedom but rather Public Safety. The Public is the majority of the people, not a handful of special interests. __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)