Quote Originally Posted by DaveStewart View Post
I certainly do not think we need a mandatory licensing program to drive a boat...but I do believe that everyone should have to take and pass the Ky Safe Boating Course and pass the Certification Exam. This would not cure "stupid", nothing cures that, but it would serve to educate many folks that are ignorant of the ways and hows of safe boating. This would not cause a big expense of a large number of influx of new KDFW personnel..this course is available online and once it is passed you can get your certification card for passing the exam for a one time fee on 29.50. This would generate income for the KDFW and the officers could ask to see your card when they check you for your license.

My thinking is that it would educate those that are ignorant of safe boating practices and maybe decrease the number of incidents and accidents caused by ignorance...nothing is going to decrease the number of incidents and accidents caused by stupidity.
Wouldn't that be the same as mandatory licensing?

I agree, If it takes a boating safety course and passing an exam to educate the ignorant. $30 would be worth it.

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