The Chairman
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What we need is a meme that spreads the concept of a thousand dollar fine on boaters who violate the flag. If you can't convince 'em, BS 'em.
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Unfortunately a diver seldom has enough warning to prepare that self defense weapon.
I would consider such an act one of self defense.
It probably would not get that far. Summer of 74, 12 of us were canoeing the length of the Suwanee River and then some. We started in the Okefenokee Swamp and took out at New Port Ritchey, some 550 nautical miles. Just past one of the Springs, we were being hassled by skiers as they were using our canoes as slalom pylons. As one buzzed us, he was hit in the ribs with a paddle. The harassment stopped, but an hour and a half later the Sheriff shows up, wanting our side of the story. The Sheriff was more than satisfied that we were simply defending ourselves and wished us well.But do you really think a judge or jury would?
Probably much better to get the authorities involved.