Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Security (and columbia subs)

[SIMON WALKDEN <mrsym0r@gmail.com>]

in regards to the comments about the government; it's just like a
casino. and the house never loses. NEVER.

On 5/27/05, Akins <lakins1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>  
> Hi Adam. 
>   
> Excellent points. My fellings as well. 
>   
> Kindest regards, 
>   
> Bill Akins. 
>   
>   
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Adam Lawrence 
> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:03 AM 
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Security (and columbia subs) 
> 
> 
> >  That type
> >  of crap will certainly get personal subs heavily regulated or banned.
> 
> 
> Thats interesting.
> 
> The automobile is also used for smuggling, not to mention kidnapping, 
> robbery, bombing, murder..... and you never hear of anyone talk of banning 
> them?
> 
> Although, automobiles are regulated, which gives the government its cut of 
> the profits from both criminals and law abiding citizens. So its like the 
> citizens are taxed to balance out what the criminals don't pay. Win-win for 
> the government.
> 
> We know that when the psub is profitable, it is regulated, taxes are owed, 
> like tourist subs.
> 
> So it seems that bean counters don't want to ban, they want to regulate, 
> this maintains cash flow. Ethics and what not are not really in the equation
> until special interest kicks in.
> 
> Psubs are regulated by ignorance. Like ignorant park rangers who don't have 
> a clue how a sub works and since they think they now more about anything and
> everything then you do, there is no way you (a stupid taxpayer) could 
> possibly operate, let alone have built, your own sub.
> 
> I have been encouraged by other sub builders to keep quiet about my personal
> interest in subs since you may be ridiculed and labeled crazy. This is 
> probably the only advice I've gotten that I have done the complete opposite.
> The initial head scratching done by my initially ignorant family, friends, 
> relatives and neighbors has evolved into their having a greater 
> understanding of applied engineering and a boost in their general interest 
> of doing something cool with what school taught them.
> 
> It is our joy and responsibility to present psubs to the world and encourage
> discussion.
> 
> my 2 cents,
> 
> Adam
> 
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