Super User fishfordollars Posted August 5, 2008 Super User Posted August 5, 2008 I've heard people say that the lake that they are talking about is understaffed, well, don't put that kind of law on the lake if you can't watch it over. That is a very dangerous way of thinking...akin to saying that since there are not enough fish wardens, then I can keep as many fish as I want. Since there are not enough game wardens, I can kill as many deer as I want. Since there are not enough police officers, I can steal as many things as I want. As long as I dont get caught, I didnt do anything wrong? Like I said, very dangerous way of thinking.... When there is an obivious lack of enforcement due to a staffing issue everyone should help pickup the slack by watching and reporting any illegal game activity. You should have the game law phone number in your phone and use it. For the members in Texas the following numbers are: Game Laws 800 792-4263 Share-Lunker 903 681-0550
zellamander Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Speadbead: you put words in my mouth or misunderstood me. I'm simply saying that if they put the law out, and there are so many people that disobey this, then where is the law? Where are the wardons?
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted August 5, 2008 Super User Posted August 5, 2008 I didnt put any words into your mouth, read what you have been posting and what you just posted again. Because there is no one to enforce the law and there are so many people breaking the law, is there really a law? Yes, there most certainly is a law. And it is being broken. What I am "misunderstanding" is how you see ZERO wrong in breaking a law you might not agree with.
zellamander Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Ok Speedbead: Maybe you can understand this, If the town you live in has a bad part of town, where maybe there a more problems then other parts of the town, I bet the cops patrol that more don't they? So if there is such a problem on this lake, then why don't they patrol it, or do more about it? sounds like a bunch of whining to me.
zellamander Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 And further more, I have NEVER in this thread or any other thread said it is OK to break the law. So yes, you are putting words in my mouth, or maybe you can't read. : I have only suggested either a no wake, or speedlimit. And I have made the arguement about what is the difference in 20 mph with a 10 hp or 20 mph with a 200hp, but that seems to be unanswerable.
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted August 5, 2008 Super User Posted August 5, 2008 Ok, here goes... I saw your response to the "kid" comment earlier, but your lack of personal accountability, to me, shows a kid's mentality... I agree with you 100% that a HP restriction might not be the way to go on any given lake. The fact still remains that there IS one on this lake. That has to mean something to the people using the lake. It is not up to the general public to decide which rules to follow, but it is their duty to abide by them. If those with the larger boats wish to use the lake, they should do so within the rules or find some other place to go. I am in no way, shape or form perfect. Far from it, in fact. I have broken laws and continue to do so (the cliche speeding analogy). But I know the consequences and have no one to blame but myself when I receive a ticket or some other form of reprimand. Really, how can this point be argued any further?
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 5, 2008 Super User Posted August 5, 2008 Well, it can't... Good night Irene.
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