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Originally Posted by Brian L
So long as every other occupation can claim the same, you're fine with this rule. Carpenters have to make 50% or more as a carpenter, Plumbers, Mechanics, Salespeople, Teachers, etc.. etc..
This is hypocrisy, imo.. I'd bet there aren't many comm. fisherman out there that dont' supplement their income with things other than fishing. Why would it be okay for them to supplement their income with part time jobs, and not okay for others to do the same fishing? Should we ban comm fisherman from other means of supplementing their income even if it's just a portion of their income?
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Because the vast majority of people who hold Mass commercial licenses aren't doing it as any kind of "occupation". They're using a license, and a fishery that's supposed to be reserved for making a living, as a means to defray the cost of their hobby.
If you think otherwise, you're being naive.
I love this "part-time job" analogy. It's a pure fantasy. Guys take vacation time from their day jobs to do it.