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Unfortunately you are correct. It seems no one is willing to make a blanket decision so they just pass the buck. I think the fact that it isnt actually in force yet makes it difficult for us to talk with state leaders about it as they can't make amendments to federal legislation, only grant case by case exceptions (correct me if i am wrong).
Really all we can do is wait till the Vic boys start having to deal with it Jan 2011 and get behind them anyway we can to set a precendance for other states.
Hi Zedn, can I take up your invite and make a few suggestions: We can and should be talking to state leaders on this subject and not wait until 2011. We should not be doing it on an individual basis as it is ineffective. Approaches should be formal, on club letterhead from elected officers doing exactly as Mr Robert Hogan points out to do, using this as a reference point. To wait until the horse has bolted is too late and it will be pointed out that the club had every opportunity to put its case before the legislation came into effect but failed to do so. Of course this should be done on a national basis in a coordinated time frame or else the old divide and conquer strategy will be used. I know from experience they will use the state issue as a stalling tactic. If you agree notify your state committees in all states to start the process.
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