TG>I disagree...the agencies aren't to blame.  Fortunately, diving is one
TG>of the few "quasi-hazardous activities" - as my life insurance
TG>company calls it - that is not totally reguated by state or
TG>federal gov't.  It is up to divers to learn their skills and do
TG>their skill reviews and keep the basic emergency procedures in
TG>mind all the time they are in the water.  I we don't regulate
TG>ourselves, believe the gov't will.  I work for a US Congressman
TG>here in TX and can tell you that when individuals refuse to act
TG>responsibly on their own behalf, the gov't will step in.
Unfortunately, many people feel more comfortable with government
regulations, it relieves them of any responsiblity.
Divers must be responsible for themselves, no one else can watch you.
Diving is one of the few instances in life where if you make a mistake,
you pay the price yourself, you may even take a buddy to death with you.
How does one regulate responsiblity...I do not think it is possible.
(stepping off soap box so that Traci can speak now)
CARL
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