07-07-2013, 02:05 AM
I wanted to take this topic off another thread. I was singled out as the official pinata for everyone to beat on because I don't use a PFD every time I go out. The LAW requires a PFD and other items to be on the boat. They don't require use of a PFD unless it is a child. The law doesn't even require a PFD at all for water under 200 acres for float tubes.
I ALWAYS have a PFD it is the law. I normally use it if the weather is not too hot. If the weather is hot I take it off, there it is.
Is this forum and the people here going to chase down everyone that posts a picture without a PFD. Are they all going to be asked if they have a PFD and how much they ware it?
Most of us are adults. We adults ALL make decisions to do things our own (legal) way. Are we going to be belittled and harassed for things that others feel is not right even if it is legal? I have been singled out because I don't always ware a PFD. Fine do you smoke??? Do you drink alcohol? Do you use your cell phone in traffic? Have you saved enough, or any at all for retirement? Do you have health and life insurance? Are you in debt?
I have seen pictures with people smoking. I have never told a person that was in the picture that my father died from lung cancer so I don't think they should smoke. I have seen pictures and read stories about people drinking alcohol during and after fishing. I don't drink so should I now tell them that I think what they do is wrong?
All adults have the freedom to not ware a PFD if they choose. We also have the freedom to base jump off a bridge, Sky dive, walk a tight rope over a canyon, free climb a rock wall, or ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Life is full of risky things. Isn't risk what makes some things fun? If there were no risk at all where would the fun be? If you step up to bat and the pitcher throws a curve ball. Do you walk away because that is a risky? Sturgeon Jump, and it is that risk that adds to the excitement of the catch. Same reason people fish or swim for that matter with sharks.
I understand that not wearing a coast guard approved life vest when I am in temperatures over 70 has some risk but heat stroke also is a risk. I know there are other types of vests. I know there are ways to keep cool like not going on hot days and splashing your face with water or what ever the advice is. I am an ADULT! I am not your child, or your grandchild, or your nephew. I don't have to be spoken to like I am a CHILD! If I need your advise I will ask for it kindly and thank you for it.
I understand that some have said they just want whats best for me. Okay I get it and I appreciate it. But I got a job 30 years ago and I moved out on my own. I pay my own bills, and have I raised a family. I will ask again to those that are so worried about me. DO you have health insurance? Do you have life insurance? Do you have a fire extinguisher in you home checked yearly by a professional? Are you tires in good shape? Are you over weight? Do you drink? Do you smoke?
Here is the main point. The next time you decide that someone is not doing something the right ( your ) way. Think about the things you do in your life that others would not approve of. If something is legal and not hurting you keep your opinion to your self.
Ron
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I ALWAYS have a PFD it is the law. I normally use it if the weather is not too hot. If the weather is hot I take it off, there it is.
Is this forum and the people here going to chase down everyone that posts a picture without a PFD. Are they all going to be asked if they have a PFD and how much they ware it?
Most of us are adults. We adults ALL make decisions to do things our own (legal) way. Are we going to be belittled and harassed for things that others feel is not right even if it is legal? I have been singled out because I don't always ware a PFD. Fine do you smoke??? Do you drink alcohol? Do you use your cell phone in traffic? Have you saved enough, or any at all for retirement? Do you have health and life insurance? Are you in debt?
I have seen pictures with people smoking. I have never told a person that was in the picture that my father died from lung cancer so I don't think they should smoke. I have seen pictures and read stories about people drinking alcohol during and after fishing. I don't drink so should I now tell them that I think what they do is wrong?
All adults have the freedom to not ware a PFD if they choose. We also have the freedom to base jump off a bridge, Sky dive, walk a tight rope over a canyon, free climb a rock wall, or ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Life is full of risky things. Isn't risk what makes some things fun? If there were no risk at all where would the fun be? If you step up to bat and the pitcher throws a curve ball. Do you walk away because that is a risky? Sturgeon Jump, and it is that risk that adds to the excitement of the catch. Same reason people fish or swim for that matter with sharks.
I understand that not wearing a coast guard approved life vest when I am in temperatures over 70 has some risk but heat stroke also is a risk. I know there are other types of vests. I know there are ways to keep cool like not going on hot days and splashing your face with water or what ever the advice is. I am an ADULT! I am not your child, or your grandchild, or your nephew. I don't have to be spoken to like I am a CHILD! If I need your advise I will ask for it kindly and thank you for it.
I understand that some have said they just want whats best for me. Okay I get it and I appreciate it. But I got a job 30 years ago and I moved out on my own. I pay my own bills, and have I raised a family. I will ask again to those that are so worried about me. DO you have health insurance? Do you have life insurance? Do you have a fire extinguisher in you home checked yearly by a professional? Are you tires in good shape? Are you over weight? Do you drink? Do you smoke?
Here is the main point. The next time you decide that someone is not doing something the right ( your ) way. Think about the things you do in your life that others would not approve of. If something is legal and not hurting you keep your opinion to your self.
Ron
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