Originally Posted By: doekiller
Originally Posted By: William
So, I have to get a state issued permit (tax) to operate a boat, but I don't have to get one to operate a canoe? Is canoeing a right, but boating a privilege?

I have to show a state issued ID to vote in Alabama. I'm pretty sure voting is a right.


You don't have a right to operate a boat.

The license was instituted to help regulate BUI.


Sorry, I can't agree. The license was instituted to generate revenue. If it was needed to regulate anything.........why wouldn't other states that have an exponential more amount of boaters do the same. Florida has more boaters than any state and they don't require one las I heard.