The Man in the waterways

[Max]

First of all

Hello fellow boaters. I've been boating in S. Fl since 1985. In the last few/several years I've noticed an increase in Law Enforcement(The Man) in the waterways. Everytime time I head out or come in I see anywhere from 2 to 5 different law enforcement divisions constantly overlapping themselves etc.... This is all within 2 to 4 mile area of the waterway. Mostly on Weekends (to be fair) although during the week as well. Of course they're always busting boaters balls, (Wiley, Can I say balls?)

Anyway, the days where Palm Beach County was fat and happy with tax money to spend at their leisure has ended, I think??.

I originally came from a socialist country, I immigrated to the US LEGALLY (not off the boat, but by plane) and maybe that is why I'm bothered about too much policing. I mean every where you go The Man is there watching, patrolling, maintaining order , checking boaters (Ball Busting) etc.........Anyway, is it just me or has anyone else noticed? Or should I just have a Kalik and chill

[skunkedagain]

There's a lot of illegal stuff going on in your neck of the woods and a huge amount of uneducated, unsafe boat and PWC operators who don't give a damn about other peoples' safety or rights, plus you also seem to own the lion's share of boat and motor theft. I say, hurrah for increased enforcement. Now, what's bringing "socialism" into the discussion got to do with it except suit your own personal agenda and try to stir the pot? Wrong forum for that, my friend.

Edited July 1, 2010 by skunked_again

[Chisox]

It is widely known that reduction in tax revenue due to a certain administration cutting taxes caused agencies to drasticlly cut their budgets. But money is still needed to pay for stuff. How do agencies raise money? TICKET people! Hence, the greater presence...

[wiley]

Must be a Palm Beach thing?

I remember my days on the Port I never saw cops pulling people over, even when witnessing obvious infractions. Many times if someone was with me I'd see some guy planing through a no-wake zone and I'd say "watch this, cops going to bust him" , then nothing.

At times the CG would be hell bent with inspections, but then for an entire week, nothing!

I do remember a recent newscast however stating water patrols were going to be stepped up in this area.

regardless, have a kalik anyway!

[Max]

Your right, should have never brought in any thing polical and there is no agenda, just expressing an opinion and what I see here locally. I'm going to do what Wiley recommends and have a Kalik anyway. I'm headed out now to drag some baits. Cheers!

[wiley]

I'm headed out now to drag some baits. Cheers!

Just watch out for the cops... I heard they were bad out there.

[DFreedom]

My feeling has always been if you are not doing anything illegal, have all the proper safety equipment and are properly registered, you have nothing to worry about other than the inconvenience of being stopped for a few minutes. Frankly, I welcome their presence as there are too many idiots out there that do not know how to properly operate their craft or think they are better operators after a six pack.