Originally Posted by
bradpaul
A good example is fishing, here in Florida if you don't follow the rules you can have your fishing gear and even your boat confiscated by the game warden. Ignorance of the regulations is not a mitigating factor. That puts the burden of risk on the ignorant or idiotic and lets those that can follow the AMA safety code and Doc 550 free to enjoy the hobby.
I really like that. The really stupid have lost their hunting/fishing privileges, equipment, vehicles and even ended up with jail time. Ding the idiot on the spot, take his equipment and let the courts decide how stiff the punishment is.
Dennis