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	Name:	MartiniMan -
	Subject:	This doesn't happen......
	Date:	10/2/2006 1:06:43 PM

I have followed from a distance all the back and forth on large, fast boats and for some reason it always devolves into name calling. I recognize that many people have strong opinions about this issue but it doesnt help to question someone's intelligence or motivation. My personal view is that the boat drivers have ultimate responsibility for what happens regardless of boat size. Having said that, it is obvious that the potential ramifications of a boat going 50mph hitting something are more significant than one that only goes 15mph (it's basic mathematics). Hence, an intoxicated driver of a fast boat going fast is a bigger danger than the slower boat (although both are obviously a danger). What this really comes down to is personal responsibility and a responsible driver of a fast boat is less of a danger than an irresponsible driver of a slower boat. We all need to be careful because boating is supposed to be fun and we all lose when one of these accidents happen.