7/28/2003: 1951 Chevy Truck-Raft

[quzah]

Originally posted by dave
I believe, actually, that via some treaty (I don't remember which), nations are allowed to claim something like 200 miles of water surrounding them. As I recall, the United States claims 50. If that's the case, then yeah, 40 miles out could be considered our coastal waters.

Originally posted by Undertoad
Trouble is, it's too big. It was spotted 40 miles south of Key West, which means they only made it about halfway before being picked up and sent back.

I see now. Since they made it half way, the coast guard hang out on the 40 mile marker (1/2 way between Cuba and the USA), and as soon as they cross the half way point, they bag them.

See, as per the above, this would work. Cuba takes 200 miles, the USA takes 200 miles, but since they overlap, they have to take half of the difference between the two countries.

It's still pretty lame. Why should I care if Cubans come over here? They're not going to take my job. My job went to India.

Quzah.