Shame on you. Every sea going vessel is obliged to offer assistance to any mariner in distress right the way round the world. Its what the sea going community do - you could argue that helping each other is part of being human.
As for the cost, the RNLI here help seagoers with problems in UK waters with no costs whatsoever and supported by public subscription. Just like any navy.
I am not even sure that there really is any cost. After all, the rescuing ship already exists, crews have to be kept fresh, machinery has to be run. I dont for a moment think that the spend would go down if you simply left people to drown.
Last edited by howard; 29/11/16 08:42 AM.
