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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin
... Now back to the law.... it is about time.... not often as most people are responsible, but on occasion I see young kids in boats with out them.... and it scares me..... people seem to forget how quickly accidents happen.... The last time I saw this I almost yelled at the guy.... they had a baby (1 or 2 years old) being held in moms arms..and I was helping them dock.. the excuse.... was "well he cries when he is in it"..... my thoughts kept in my head " you think he cries with that lifejacket, that nothing compared to your crying when he drownds"..... I just shook my head and didn't reply...
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Although I lament the need to legislate what I consider common sense I accept the value of this law for these types of reasons. Just when I think I can't be surprised by parents doing dumb and dangerous things for or to their kids, some story comes out or I personally witness something that just leaves me shaking my head and in some tragic cases, very sad. Unfortunately it's considered "bad taste" in society today to criticize a parent for being stupid. At least now the Marine Patrol or people with common sense like LIforrelaxin can say "It's the law!" and maybe a tragedy can be averted.