The jet-ski conflict, then, is not a matter of fixing up technology. And no quick fix by Arctic Cat, Bombardier, Polaris, Kawasaki and Yamaha will overcome the mess. Nor is the conflict a playland issue. In its essence it is a wilderness issue. You either respect our wilderness heritage, and respect the right of citizens who pay for it to enjoy its solace, or you don't.
Conservation is the precondition of legitimate nature recreation.
Next week I'm hiking back to the Coe wilderness, heading out to Mississippi Lake, where you can hook bass on every cast. This is no big deal. If I get killed by a mountain lion, at least I'll die with dignity. For me, hiking in Coe Park is a way of playing it safe. At least I won't get killed by a floating chain saw at sunset.