[meteorite-list] Grimsby family shows off visitor from space

From: countdeiro at earthlink.net <countdeiro_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:21:15 -0400 (EDT)
Message-ID: <15127314.1255800075701.JavaMail.root_at_wamui-haziran.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

The Grimsby Hammer publicity.

Does anyone think that publicity that includes speculations on the monetary value of meteorites is good for those of us who collect, trade, or study meteorites? (notice I left out sell).

At least this article was written by a reporter who did not sensationalize the find. Mentioning that the type was probably quite common and that meteorites could range from a few dollars to thousands was refreshing.

My point is that once it becomes apparent, through the mass media, to politicians and governing bodies, that we are making money finding and selling meteorites they instinctively move to put the fetters on. Government hates to see a commodity uncontrolled and untaxed. They don't give a damn about their scientific value. That's just lip service. Somebody picking up a rock in Australia, or Canada, or Africa just makes government minions grit their teeth. They don't want anyone...not even their own constituents, to make a buck without baksheesh to the state.

Look what has happened in just the last few years. Everywhere finds have been publicized, the state has moved quickly to pass laws so that they can control the possession of meteorites.

Publicity and avaracious politicians will bring the end to this List. No publicity is good publicity.

Best to all...good hunting,

Count Deiro

-----Original Message-----
>From: Darren Garrison <cynapse at charter.net>
>Sent: Oct 17, 2009 12:47 PM
>To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Grimsby family shows off visitor from space
>
>Another one has been found:
>
>http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/655154
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