These incidents make me wonder why some states have not adapted some variation of the "click it or ticket" law, only for PFD's.
Like I want the Feds to tell me what to do!
This 74 year old experienced sailor chose his lot. He made a conscious, balanced choice to enjoy the day as he chose.
We have and need a right to be stupid if we want to. In fact, it's a constitutional right. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (via recklessness if we choose). Plenty of other countries to live in if you need the Feds to keep you out of trouble.
Same arguement with helmet laws.
(I am sliding into my asbestos suit).
