When dealing with bureaucrats remember that they have to appear to come away with something. Suggest that any legislation take into account any 'real' fears that they may have. Suggest compromises. Digging in and refusing to yield is not dialogue and you will be ignored if you take this route. Suggest that all vehicles be eligible for standard 'on-road' licensing but that tracked, turreted vehicles in excess of 50 tons be subject to 'special occasion' licensing.
This kind of approach shows that you are flexible. At the same time, who gets a license plate for a tank so that they can run down to the corner store for a pack of smokes? Most legislators would be happy with something like this so that they can show the public that they are effective yet still provide some leeway for the collector's community.
Remember, when you are negotiating you are giving them an opportunity to learn about you and your activities. This makes it a lot tougher to unilaterally act against you.
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Those who live by the sword will be shot by those of us who have progressed.
- M38A1, 67-07800, ex LETE
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