Why doesn't county put out its own markers?

Those who place 200-foot markers in front of their properties are not intentionally breaking the law. In the face of in-action by county authorities, we are simply trying to educate the boating public that this is a no-wake zone.

Rather than incur the wrath of those who are struggling to protect their family's safety, I suggest the county use the resources it will devote to this fool's errand to begin placing official "no-wake zone" marker buoys every 500 feet along the shorefront in populated areas.

It is clear that our marine enforcement resources are spread very thin and they have little time for enforcement now. Why diminish those efforts even more?

The patrol's time would be better served warning inconsiderate boaters than having deputies risk back injuries by hauling buoys and their mooring blocks from the water.

Bonner County has a vested interest in protecting water front property values. The things that attract the buyers of premium properties will quickly diminish with frustration as owners see their boats and docks pummeled and their shorefront washed away.

Why engage in a confrontational course of action against those who are paying the tax bill? Why not thank those who, at their own initiative, are trying to preserve and protect the waterfront? Why not enlist the support of the distressed property owners and take a proactive course to address a dangerous situation?

WIN TAYLOR

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