[quote]Can you please let me know what crime on land, cannot be prosecuted or charged at sea? I would like to know, so I can look further into it.


Hmmmm. Jaywalking?

On the surface it does seem a silly discussion but it does serve to point out fundamental beliefs that I believe cross national (and international) boundries. Yes, we pay taxes to ensure assistance to all (police, fire, and coast guard are prominent examples) but Steves' point about spending tax money wisely is valid. In a free society, people are free to act irresponsibly, unfortunately. I probably have acted that way myself at some point in my life. To that end, if I needed assistance I would hope to have police, fire, or coast guard there to render that assistance. HOWEVER, I would DEEPLY regret endangering anyone elses life for my action and I would certainly expect to suffer consequences for my action at some point in the future. That is what I was taught to believe. Actions have consequences.
Finally, in response to Sam, it has been my experience, in traveling the world, that the rest of the world (Australians in particular) know A HELL OF A LOT more about our country than we know of theirs. I find it embarrassing quite often. I would think twice before correcting anyone since, as Robi points out, even you can be incorrect at times while discretion is the better part of valor.

Abadea, Abadea, THAT'S ALL FOLKS!!!!!! --- Porky Pig

Have a windy day-Greg