Originally Posted by
foxx
Guys, listen to me, PLEASE.
I do not mean to make fun of or pick on Apache with the following information I will share with you all. I simply want you to appreciate the situation for what it is. For example...
I spoke with Apache about this this past February. He is clearly a very reasonable and level headed guy. He represents the best of our hobby and industry. But when I raised the issue with him, he really thought I was being ridiculous and maybe even paranoid. I clearly must have misunderstood the situation. In no way would these regulations affect his business or mine. He tried to reason with me and reassure me that I was mistaken. I wanted to trust his judgment, I truly did, because the ramifications and implications of MY interpretation of the situation was so earth shattering. Well, as it turns out, I was right. IF they continue to move forward with this interpretation of their responsibilities at the State Department, and they certainly say they are, it is the beginning of the end. And, even if Trump is elected and he overturns this on his first day in office, the damage will be done. Jim will not likely be back in business. Nor will I. Who cares? YOU should care.
PLEASE speek up! PLEASE call your congressmen and senators. This is REAL.