Thanks for the clarification on the Ex Post Facto bit. My post was not
really intended to be too seriously. See what I get for poor attempts at
humor. I really do not see what the bill being proposed would achieve
besides ticking a good many people off and if you want to do that in the
states just put 20 cents tax on a gallon of gas.
While there are laptops and hard drives going missing with the nations most
important secrets on them you would think the government had more pressing
issues than worrying about 20-30 year old and older military equipment. Mind
you with all the defense cuts maybe 30 year old technology is considered a
threat!
The only people who would really be lost with our politicians would be our
comedians!
Oh well thanks again for your comments on my post best regards David
-----Original Message-----
From: Enterprise B&B/Cayman Islands, BWI
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Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 1:42 AM
To: mil-veh@skylee.com
Subject: [MV] Demilling and ex post facto Law
Ex Post Facto would not apply since the government is willing to pay
compensation and apparently there are no criminal penalities involved. Of
course the bill says the government will pay the owner the "cost" of the
MV. Does this mean the $500 paid for the "junker" or the $12,000 it's worth
now? And if I decide to demil my own vehicle, will I be given specific
directons and then someone from the Pentagon comes out and inspects it?
With a 30+ year background in law, I feel unless there is a compelling
national security interest in the purpose of the bill which can be shown,
there are more problems. I still say, ask the author of the bill what is
the purpose and intent of the bill. This should be on the record. WHY???
That's a fair question.
If someone will give me the address for the author, I'll send the letter
and post a copy.
On the other hand, why doesn't the government simply take them away and
send them to a foreign country? Our government seems to do well at
supporting other countries while tghere are those here who lack a lot of
necessities. Sorry, I digress. Hmmmm, I wonder if this list is being
monitored by BB (Big Brother). I hope not.
Thanks.
David
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