[CW] Federal Regulation Is Our Future

[W2AGN]

On 6 Jul 2003 at 17:15, John Rippey wrote:

> 
> It's as if we have chosen to spend our lives in a long-term care facility. 
> We want Uncle Sam to take care of us. There are hams clamoring for the FCC 
> to mandate/eliminate the learning of CW. Don't deregulate, let the 
> government decide, we argue. Libertarians need not apply. We even have a 
> fed enforcer out there (Hollingsworth) going after hams exhibiting bad 
> manners, and many of us applaud his actions. In other words, hams over the 
> years have sought federal benefits and/or protection and as a result have 
> placed themselves in a position such that we are virtual clients of a 
> federal regulatory agency. There may be another group of hobbyists out 
> there who have maneuvered themselves into the same position, but I can't 
> think of it.
> 
> I suspect there's no turning back.
> 
> 73,
> John, W3ULS
>
Well, there's always the "Freebanders." Radio's version of Libertarians.

Actually, I wish there were more regulations on boaters. I NEVER go out 
on weekends, because that's when the idiots from the city show up with 
their twin 200-horse outboards, and tear up the bay (Delaware). There 
should be an exam for boaters, similar to the Captain's Exam for a "6-
pack" license. (Charter carrying 6 or less passengers).


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