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Originally Posted by Islander
Are you saying a speed limit will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident!
Anybody want to go on record supporting that statement?
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Of course it will lower the chances - but how much? Do we have a 50% of all fatalities problem or more like 1%?
But why stop there? Why not go all the way?
Are you saying:
- eliminating all boats from the lake will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident?
- prohibiting kayaks from going out at night, even with lights, will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident?
- requiring all passengers to be able to drive a boat will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident? (remember the sister who couldn't drive a boat when the driver went in the water to retrieve a map?)
- prohibiting kids under 6 from swimming will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident? (how many kids have died?)
- requiring all Mt. Washington boat passengers to stay at least 3 feet from the rail will NOT lower the chances of a fatal accident? (did they ever find that guy?)
Who wants to go on the record supporting those statements?
You see the point? There are many things that could lower the chances of a fatal accident. But we are not seeing 45+ speed as a signficant contributing factor (ie, more than n% of fatalities). Alcohol on the other hand is - and is addressed by law. Below a certain point, the risks and results are acceptable - above a certain point, they are not.
Some people (not all) like speed. The country was founded on a bill of rights that includes the persuit of happiness. Those who try to restrict that persuit through law need to be challenged by those who respect law.
When I hit 60, I plan to purchase a jetski that will do 60 mph and persue me some happiness.
Until then, I will fight to keep the right to be within the law as I safely persue.