(Raven, great new avatar)
Beachwalker, you seem passionate enough about this to be picketing on the sidewalks even if you aren't a RI resident.
I understand your argument, but I think its just plain ridiculous to hit up fishermen for something they've done for free all along just to pay for other things. Like JohnR said before (pretty sure it was him), if we KNEW the $ was going to all fishing related ideas, it would be one thing.
I like your comparison to the cigarette tax. I think that's an outrageous tax also. It may be contributing to healthcare, but I think its entirely unfair to tax one specific group of people to the point of doubling a pack of cigarettes just to compensate for those who've smoked in the past and now have lung issues and/or cancer. I defend that because its insane, not because I smoke, (because I do not smoke.) You can't hold one group responsible for the well-being of all others. I just think its unfair. Just like a fishing license in RI is. After all, my personal fishing in RI doesn't cause any serious problems for RI residents that I know of....unless they don't like me donating bait to their fish!
But, I see you feel strongly about accepting the license idea. And so I've decided to help you out. If you don't mind the license, I would be happy to allow you to pay for mine.........
