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> You just stated that divers that have the certification cards are sometimes
> not really able to do the type of diving for which they are certified. So how
> does it help if the boat checks credentials ??.
> 
> There are many good divers that are able to do very technical advanced dives
> that don't have the credentials. These divers are often more Qualified and
> experienced than the "instructors " teching tech diving.
> 
> It puts the boat in a bad spot being held liable for knowing the difference

Agreed.  Boats are either just taxis, or dive police... they cannot reasonably
be expected to do a little of both... that "little" become open to
interpretation,
obligation, and lawsuit.

As for DVIEACE's comments...

earilier re: the parachute analogy... get the hell out of the way... ganny
is preparing to jump... and do you want nuts or pretzels during your
in-flight snack?

And as for legal/moral.... legal no... four letters... T-A-X-I

Moral... hey we all care about our fellow divers and don't want anyone
to get hurt... I can be a really nice and helpful guy, but that's
when I WANT to be, not because some over-zealous lawmaker decides I HAVE
to be.  You don't want the LEGAL obligation to protect fools from themselves.
You'll be in jail in 2 seconds, its an impossible job.

Mike
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