DND Repossession(Rant )

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Surely you've been around long enough to know the the response you'll get from an inquiry to a MP or government agency will be written by public relation staffers who barely understand the question and will give some bare-bones letter that won't come close to addressing the question. This I know first hand as that's what my office does.

Second, the discussion I had with a DND captain who's job it was to 'clean' surplus before releasing it confirmed a government policy of zero risk (re-use for bad purposes or embarrassing headlines). I also believe intent can be seen from a pattern of action. The pattern here indicates a clear intent.

You must also be aware of the political discussions raised in this county and others restricting private ownership or MV's, particularly armoured ones? It's clear there are are those who argue against your right to do so. Why? Fear, control, optics, narrow mindedness. There could be a number of reasons.

Why do you accuse those who raise this point of having insecurities? That's a pretty disparaging accusation thrown against anyone who raises a point contrary to yours.

And you know, raising the point and talking about it in a forum like this might just make people aware enough of the problem...if there really is one...to address it politically.

Back to you...

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Bruce:

So tell us then, why would the government put restrictions on MV ownership? Obviously this is some plot to ensure that they stay out of the hands of collectors.....

I have no idea why. Instead of sitting around feeding off of each others insecurities and dreaming up reasons why, get off your duffs and find out! Ask your MP why, make inquiries; there are mechanisms to find out these answers and once you have the answer then you can work towords changing the system. What you want are facts, you want a document that tells you why, not some mystery e-mail form some 'friend'.

Constantly drifting off and complaining that the CWM has an imperfect collection, deciding to boycott events or thinking up your next retort to my e-mail is not going to change the system. Some form of measured, thoughtful action will.

Is my point clear enough now?