Comment from Rich Anderson

In reference to your proposal: "private recreational vessels (if fishing for snappergrouper species in federal waters) to carry an observer and install an electronic logbook and/or video monitoring system if selected." Where do you get the idea that you can force a government monitor or video camera on my private property without a warrant or probably cause? If I am fishing and for some reason you think I am breaking the law, go to the DA and build a case and go for it. But to station a government employee on my boat or have a big brother video camera monitoring my actions without first having a reason to suspect illegal activity is a clear violation of my fourth ammendment rights!