Your right we are all stuck with it so why hate what you can't change? I fish them once in a while and just understand it's just part of fishing....Just fish around it or with it and remember just because your a bass fisherman (tournaments or recreational).... doesn't mean you immediatly become a thoughtful considerate boater and angler. You have good, bad and ugly in every aspect of life what makes bass fishing any different?

Your assuming too many things...not all anglers are making money off tournaments, in fact most don't make money and it's a huge loss if you add up all your expenses. Maybe you should fish a few before you really make your mind up. It can be fun. Get a buddy who does well in them and try it....you might be very good at it.