GFBL owners: the real story

[FormulaOutlaw]

Originally Posted by Fat Jack

Formula Outlaw,
Just curious....Aren't you writing from Florida? Are you a citizen of NH? Do you even own property in NH? Why do you have to get involved in arguments on a forum two thousand miles away, about a lake in a distant part of the country? Why do you argue with the owners of a NH lake about the laws that THEY want to enact on THEIR lake? What interest does Lake Winnipesaukee have to a guy way down in Sarasota? Don't they have any of these forums in Florida that are more relevant to YOUR lakes? Or are those forums all too crowded with people from NH sticking their noses into Florida's business?
I don't mean all this in a bad way, I just want to understand why us Granite Staters have to keep arguing with people from other states about how we manage OUR lake. Shouldn't this argument be limited to the people who own the lake? Then, once WE decide democratically about the rules we want to put down, we will tell you what they are, and you can either abide by them or go somewhere else. This just seems like the way it's supposed to work to me.
FJ

1) yes
2) no
3) no
4,5, and 6) I consider myself a member of the "boating community" which "Lake Winni" is a part of. Therefore I consider myself a "cousin" of the GFBL group that enjoys "the Lake". I am arguing the concept of the "I don't like it so you can't do it" philosophy that is prevalent among a few of the members of this Forum. Where do you think that YOU have the right to decide who and who does not get to enjoy the lake? I don't particularly care for sailboats, but I certainly am not only going to not try to force them off the lake but DEFEND their right to be there.

Whether playing pro hockey, or just dealing with life, I have never been afraid to "stick my nose in it" when necessary. Trying to rid "the Lake" of the GFBL group simply because a few of you don't like these boats is wrong. Ergo, I'm sticking my nose in it.

I'm not arguing about how you run your lake, I'm arguing the self centered concept or ideaology that a few of you display. After all, I'm only expressing my opinion, whether any of you agree or disagree with me does not matter. It seems however as of late, more of this Forum's members seem to be agreeing with me. Does not matter, again, I'm only expressing my opinion.

I think that everyone who enjoys the lake, or just enjoys boating, should be entitled to express their opinion on these issues, which by the way is now on a Thread I started and stated I did not want issues discussed here. Guess I lost that one huh.......

It's no secret that "the group" who wants to rid the lake of the GFBL boats actually has meetings to plan strategy on how to achieve that goal. I can guarantee you this, you people are in for a fight. THAT IS NOT A THREAT....

I can also tell you that even if a speed limit is enacted it will not cause the GFBL group to leave in mass numbers. They will not allow "that group" to "win".

Bottom line is this: one group does not have the right to try to eliminate another group simply based on the fact that the first group does not like the second group's "boat of choice. This is just plain wrong. And there is no way that anyone can spin that to make it right.

I am not alone, by any means, in what I see here. I am not alone in my opinion. However, even if I was, I would still stand up and be heard for what I believe to be right. I defend everyone's right to agree, or disagree with me. That is a whole lot more than what "some" on this Forum would do. And that makes me a much better man for it.

So until "that group" quits trying to railroad the GFBL group, I'm here for the long haul. I also plan on trailering up this year to enjoy "Lake Winnie" along with other spots I am familar with.

Enjoy your summer. FO