around here its damned if you do damned if you dont
I think that applies everywhere. I think it's a personal decision made by the the owner of the dog, and not to be questioned by others. I''ve been on both sides of the vest or no vest issue with regard to bay and catch dogs. These days I do what works for me, and let others do what works for them.
I don't like hearing the implications that if someone does not vest their dog, then they must not care about the dog...
