Perhaps we are all making a gross assumption: that BLM writers-of-regs
possess an interest in meteoritic science, antiqities, or whatever else is
cited. Who, what, how etc. is behind the curtain?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Blood" <mlbl...@cox.net>
To: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteori...@yahoo.com>; "Meteorite List"
<meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] BLM and Meteorite Recovery Policy
Perhaps we should all stop collecting & selling meteorites. Also, stop
giving to, selling or trading with institutions.
All of these things "bring attention to" meteorites and the fact
They are collected and valued by a very small few.
Michael
On 12/2/12 2:40 PM, "Adam Hupe" <raremeteori...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Martin,
I don't see how I can be wrong when I am basically quoting what was stated
the Meteorite Recovery Act. I avoid the press and have turned down more
interviews that I have accepted. If the first question out of a reporters'
mouth is "how much is it worth?", I usually end the interview. When we are
talking about a key piece, I will quote a price so that they do not try to
appraise the piece themselves which has happened numerous times in the
past.
I find it best to avoid the media.
It states right in the Recovery policy that "recent media attention
has increased public interest in meteorites as well as confusion"
Here is the exact context:
"However, recent media attention
has increased public interest in meteorites as well as confusion about
the legality of and limits to casual and commercial collection. Courts
have long established that meteorites belong to the owner of the surface
estate."
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