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Subject: Affordable Boat Act

The U.S. government has just passed a new law called: "The Affordable Boat Act" declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a new boat, by April 2014. These "affordable" boats will cost  an average of $54,000-$155,000 each. This does not include taxes, trailers, towing fees, licensing and registration fees, fuel,  docking and storage fees, maintenance or repair costs. This  law has been passed, because until now, typically only wealthy and  financially responsible people have been able to purchase boats. This new law ensures that every American can now have a "affordable" boat of their own, because everyone is entitled to a new  boat. If you purchase your boat before the end of the year, you will  receive 4 "free" life jackets; not including monthly usage fees. In order to make sure everyone purchases an  affordable boat, the costs of owning a boat will increase on average of  250-400% per year. This way, wealthy people will pay more for something  that other people don't want or can't afford to maintain. But  to be fair, people who can't afford to maintain their boat will be  regularly fined, and children (under the age of 26) can use their  parents boats to party on until they turn 27; then must purchase their  own boat. If you already  have a boat, you can keep yours  (just kidding; no you can’t). If you don't want or don't need a boat, you are required to buy one anyhow. If you refuse to buy  one or can't afford one, you will be regularly fined $800 until you  purchase one, or face imprisonment. Failure to use the   boat will also result in fines. People living in the desert, ghettos, inner cities or areas with no access to lakes are not exempt.  Age, motion sickness, experience, knowledge, nor lack of desire are  acceptable excuses for not using your  boat. A government  review board (that doesn't know the difference between the port,  starboard or stern sides of a boat) will decide everything, including;  when, where, how often and for what purposes you can use your boat  along with how many people can ride your boat, and determine if one is  too old or healthy enough to be able to use their boat. They will also decide if your boat has outlived its usefulness, or if you must purchase specific accessories(like a $500 compass), or a newer and  more expensive boat. Those who can afford yachts will be required to do  so…it’s only fair. The government will also decide the name for each  boat. Failure to comply with these rules will result in fines and  possible  imprisonment. Government officials are exempt  from this new law. If they want a boat, they and their families can  obtain boats free, at the expense of taxpayers. Unions, bankers and  mega companies with large political affiliations are also exempt.