Boston harbor boat accident

brk-lnt · 06-12-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Alcohol has ruined many lives and will continue to do so because of it's availability.

So has:

Unhealthy food
Tobacco
Electronic games/consoles
Gambling
Porn
Religion

(this is not an all-inclusive list).

At the same time, all of those things in proper moderation (including alcohol) are fairly benign.

That Guy · 06-12-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

So has:

Unhealthy food
Tobacco
Electronic games/consoles
Gambling
Porn

(this is not an all-inclusive list).

At the same time, all of those things in proper moderation (including alcohol) are fairly benign.

I like this guy.

Rusty · 06-12-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

So has:

Unhealthy food
Tobacco
Electronic games/consoles
Gambling
Porn
Religion

(this is not an all-inclusive list).

At the same time, all of those things in proper moderation (including alcohol) are fairly benign.

All of these will cause boating accidents and therefore ruin your life?

brk-lnt · 06-12-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

All of these will cause boating accidents and therefore ruin your life?

The second line of your comment seemed more anti-alcohol in general and not just boating related.

ishoot308 · 06-12-2015, 02:51 PM

Maybe...just maybe...when all the facts are brought forward, this was just a very unfortunate ACCIDENT??

If in fact the lawyer had his boat anchored and he was swimming or floating in a tube 1/8 mile away like the news is now saying, he certainly did nothing wrong by leaving his keys in the boat...(How many of us go swimming with the boat keys in our pockets??

)

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having alcohol on board even with children as long as the children are not consuming. Its no different than having alcohol in your house with kids.

Maybe someone on board was trying to turn the stereo on and turned the key a little too far beyond the accessory notch while in gear?? I know I have accidentally started my boat (not in gear) by doing this exact same thing.

Now I'm not saying he's not guilty of anything...I'm just saying the news (as well as a few people here) have already hung this guy out to dry without any facts whatsoever. The only facts anyone knows right now is someone lost an arm and that is tragic!

Dan

secondcurve · 06-12-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Maybe...just maybe...when all the facts are brought forward, this was just a very unfortunate ACCIDENT??

If in fact the lawyer had his boat anchored and he was swimming or floating in a tube 1/8 mile away like the news is now saying, he certainly did nothing wrong by leaving his keys in the boat...(How many of us go swimming with the boat keys in our pockets??

)

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having alcohol on board even with children as long as the children are not consuming. Its no different than having alcohol in your house with kids.

Maybe someone on board was trying to turn the stereo on and turned the key a little too far beyond the accessory notch while in gear?? I know I have accidentally started my boat (not in gear) by doing this exact same thing.

Now I'm not saying he's not guilty of anything...I'm just saying the news (as well as a few people here) have already hung this guy out to dry without any facts whatsoever. The only facts anyone knows right now is someone lost an arm and that is tragic!

Dan

We also know he is guilty of boating under the influence.

noreast · 06-12-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

We also know he is guilty of boating under the influence.

How do we know that? we assume he is, or maybe you know more about the case than I do. I haven't heard any one say he was driving the boat for sure. I hope the guy gets jail time, everything about this guy screams dueche. any 33 year old guy hanging out with 19 year old girls is a loser, I don't care what his occupation is, he's a piece of trash. also it's such a cop out to blame alcohol availability.

dave603 · 06-12-2015, 05:47 PM

How do you know he didn't plan on staying anchored overnight?
This isn't the lake, you CAN do that there.
So maybe he was drinking, but not planning on moving the boat at all.

They found him away from the boat.

Not defending 4 guys in their 30's with a bunch of 19 to 22 year old girls.

But before you lay guilt on him, that might have been the plan.
And I'll bet that's the defense he uses in court.

ishoot308 · 06-12-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dave603

How do you know he didn't plan on staying anchored overnight?
This isn't the lake, you CAN do that there.
So maybe he was drinking, but not planning on moving the boat at all.

They found him away from the boat.

Not defending 4 guys in their 30's with a bunch of 19 to 22 year old girls.

But before you lay guilt on him, that might have been the plan.
And I'll bet that's the defense he uses in court.

I think you you should re read my post... You have me confused with someone else maybe?...

I do agree with you totally!

Dan

ishoot308 · 06-12-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

We also know he is guilty of boating under the influence.

Really? How do we know that?? It has even gone to court yet???

Sheesh!!

Dan

Showem · 06-12-2015, 09:39 PM

Just to add to this topic the news reported the girl that was severely injured jumped overboard to retrieve something that she dropped in the water.

06-12-2015, 02:51 PM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,267 Thanks: 2,399 Thanked 5,286 Times in 2,057 Posts	Maybe...just maybe...when all the facts are brought forward, this was just a very unfortunate ACCIDENT?? If in fact the lawyer had his boat anchored and he was swimming or floating in a tube 1/8 mile away like the news is now saying, he certainly did nothing wrong by leaving his keys in the boat...(How many of us go swimming with the boat keys in our pockets?? ) There is absolutely nothing wrong with having alcohol on board even with children as long as the children are not consuming. Its no different than having alcohol in your house with kids. Maybe someone on board was trying to turn the stereo on and turned the key a little too far beyond the accessory notch while in gear?? I know I have accidentally started my boat (not in gear) by doing this exact same thing. Now I'm not saying he's not guilty of anything...I'm just saying the news (as well as a few people here) have already hung this guy out to dry without any facts whatsoever. The only facts anyone knows right now is someone lost an arm and that is tragic! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

06-12-2015, 05:47 PM	#8
dave603 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashua/Winnisquam Posts: 282 Thanks: 106 Thanked 96 Times in 49 Posts	Dan How do you know he didn't plan on staying anchored overnight? This isn't the lake, you CAN do that there. So maybe he was drinking, but not planning on moving the boat at all. They found him away from the boat. Not defending 4 guys in their 30's with a bunch of 19 to 22 year old girls. But before you lay guilt on him, that might have been the plan. And I'll bet that's the defense he uses in court.

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06-12-2015, 09:39 PM	#11
Showem Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just to add to this topic the news reported the girl that was severely injured jumped overboard to retrieve something that she dropped in the water.