[GAB-1955]

And I've seen situations as an Auxiliarist where people needed flares, and needed the correct number of life jackets. The regulations aren't there to annoy you; they're to make sure if things go wrong, you can help yourself.

[Cicero]

I have the flares. And I usually have a number of extra life preservers on board, adult and child, in case someone shows up without one.

[Talisker]

And I've seen situations as an Auxiliarist where people needed flares, and needed the correct number of life jackets. The regulations aren't there to annoy you; they're to make sure if things go wrong, you can help yourself.

You actually believe "that's why the regulations are there" - "to make sure if things go wrong, you can help yourself"?

I stand speechless before such naivete'.

You might get a lot of mileage in front of Boy Scouts, but my advice is to stay out of political discussions.

Oh and please, just spare me the rock-obvious safety talk, m'kay?