Sunday October 22, 2006, 9:28 am
this is outrageous something must be done!!!

Sunday October 22, 2006, 7:05 pm
The most effective measure to implement -- instead of replacing signs that aren't quite right -- is to restrict water surface traffic in known areas of manatee populations. Establish "red zones" not slow zones.

This may curtail recreation in some areas but, ya know, Florida is a pretty big place with lots of water areas for recreation. A bit of sacrifice on boaters and their plans but I'm sure they shouldn't mind. Right?

Sunday October 22, 2006, 8:03 pm
These peaceful creatures show the scars of their run ins with boaters who carelessly ignore all rules. They should have their boats taken from them if they hit a manatee, and pay the cost to help it recover. Sometimes the pocketbook is the only thing people pay attention to.

Tuesday November 7, 2006, 5:01 pm
These peaceful creatures should be respected. People can learn to slow down and when they don't hit them in the pocket book - raise the amounts so high that they will think twice - also make them work w/the manatees who are hurt - make them pay the medical bill. Somehow people must be taught empaty. How sad.