>Lathrop, Rick wrote:
>>
>> This will now be turned into an excuse by Customs, the State and BATF
to
>> ban the import of all military vehicles from other countries.
>> Rick
>
>As annoying as demilitarisation may be to us collectors, I am afraid I
>will have to side with the US government on this one. I really think
>we can do without live Scuds in peoples back-yards or ranches.
>There is always someone who has to step over the line and get the
>authorities and especially, the media, all excited.
>
I'd agree with Doug, this was a silly thing to do, however, pecuniary
interests may have been a driving force.
Just be prepared to answer why you NEED an old military vehicle, this
will be the probable line of attack when it comes. Any cogent
arguments, without referring to the US constitution and "rights" will be
well received here.
>You have to be able to prove JUST CAUSE to be allowed to own much
>of anything that ever could have gone "Bang" even if it has been
>'rendered innocuous', Flak Vests somehow fit into this category.
>
"Just cause" = "Need", does it not.
>Regards from Australia
>(The test country for the de-arming of civilians.)
>
Way behind the times; never heard of Dunblane and the legislation that
followed ?
Richard
(Southampton UK)
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