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Originally Posted by secondcurve
Codeman:
I'm not being critical of you, but think of it this way. If someone is stupid enough to swim in an area where there is heavy boat traffic, don't they deserve to be eliminated from the gene pool? Would a bright red cap really make such a stupid act okay?
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150' from shore is not very far, especially in a reasonably shallow area. Let's face it, many boaters can't tell the difference between 100' and 150' as it is. I am not saying that I agree totally with the bill, but the overall logic of trying to keep swimmers safe is not bad.
I hardly think that my kids need to be eliminated from the gene pool if they accidently stray too far from the raft. No, I do not plan on putting red caps on their little heads. If someone is doing a channel swim and gets clipped on a busy weekend day I agree they had it coming, but you don't have to be in the middle of the lake to have it happen...
If there more stringent rules on 150' infringement, better enforcement, and hell maybe even a boaters driving test this would not even be proposed. I still find it ridiculous that there is no actual on-water competency test. Take a measly class (or none for those like me that got mine before) and hold a valid drivers license and you are cleared to take a 38' Sea Ray or similar monster anywhere you like... WTF?