Why doesn the USCG require a special license for parasail operators?
A. The jury is still out on this question. In the meantime, the public needs to understand that parasail operators can fly by their own rules and make up new ones as they go along. But generally speaking, the majority of operators are responsible and have enjoyed an above average safety record. My comment; The Coast Guard has many responsibilities as a part of our armed services and homeland security departments. I think it would be unreasonable to expect them to issue a special license for a specific operation like parasailing. I am not against the idea at all and maybe someday there will be a special license required. I do know for certain that the USCG is very much involved with protecting the maritime industry and all aspects of the public safety. The men and women that serve our nation in this role deserve our highest esteem and gratitude on a daily basis.
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