Posted on 11/08/2013 5:47:12 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
The government has just passed a new law called: "The Affordable Boat Act" declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a new boat, by April 2014. These "affordable" boats will cost an average of $24,000-$124,000 each. This does not include taxes, trailers, towing fees, insurance, fuel, docking and storage fees, maintenance or repair costs.
This law has been passed, because until now, typically only financially responsible and working people have been able to purchase boats. This new laws ensures that every American can now have an "affordable" boat of their own, because everyone is "entitled" to a boat.
In order to make sure everyone purchases an affordable boat, the costs of owning a boat will increase on average of 250-400% per year. This way, working taxpayers will pay more for something that other people do not want or cannot afford to maintain. But to be fair, people who cannot afford to maintain their boat will be regularly fined and children (under the age of 26) can use their parent’s boats to party on until they turn 27; then must purchase their own boat.
If you already have a boat, you can keep yours (just kidding; no you cannot). If you do not want or do not need a boat, you are required to buy one anyhow. If you refuse to buy one, you will be fined until you purchase one or face imprisonment. For those that cannot afford one, they will get a free boat with a monthly check for all ownership costs listed above at taxpayer expense.
Failure to use the boat will also result in fines. People living in the desert, inner cities or areas with no access to lakes are not exempt. Age, motion sickness, experience, knowledge nor lack of desire are acceptable excuses for not using your boat.
A government review board will decide everything, including; when, where, how often and for what purposes you can use your boat along with how many people can ride your boat and determine if one is too old or healthy enough to be able to use their boat. They will also decide if your boat has out lived its usefulness or if you must purchase specific accessories, or a newer and more expensive boat. (Cash for Clunkers guidelines will be used).
Government officials are exempt from this new law. If they want a boat, they and their families can obtain boats free, at the expense of tax payers. Unions, special interest and major donors are also exempt.
If the government can force Americans to buy health care, they can force you to buy a boat....or ANYTHING else…
Yea...it's that stupid...
*Pat-Pat-On-The-Head* :)
This is terrific news! I need to be forced to buy a new boat, as my boat, guns, ammo and gold were all lost in the boating accident I had this past summer!
Government to the rescue! They always seem to know just what I need right when I need it!
*SPIT*
Will the government make everyone purchase 1804 dollars?
I'd like to have one. I'm sure everyone would.
Maybe the govt will mint some more.
We all have a right to a rare 1804 silver dollar!
+1
Of Course the government knows what you need. They know everything. All we need to do is wait for them to provide it for us.
+1
Already posted Sunday on FR.
New Law - The Affordable Boat Act, 2014
http://www.thehulltruth.com ^ | October 30, 2013
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3087168/posts
I take no credit. I received it this am from a buddy in AZ.
I just thought it was a good post for a Friday morning.
The day you buy the thing.
The day you finally sell it.
Disclaimer: I already have a boat. BTW BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand.
How about the affordable Chevy Malibu act? Lotsa poor people can’t afford one. How about the affordable lobster and caviar on toast act?
My father in law sold his boat to his best friend. Now he still gets to enjoy it but does not need to open his wallet every time they walk into West Marine.
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