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Old 03-06-2006, 02:29 AM
Verne_Frantz Verne_Frantz is offline
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Default Re: Engine stamp refrence base.

Rick is absolutely right, and you have hit the nail on the head. Such a dbase should be maintained by a person people trust rather than making it public. One would need to contact that person when he had an inquiry as the legitimacy of a stamping. It's a lot to ask of one person, and it's a lot for people to be comfortable with one answer from one person. It's a tremendous obligation and committment, and it is not without it's detractors for their selfish reasons. Believe me, I know. But it is the safest way to get the job done and protect the future of our hobby as best as we can.

Imagine giving everyone, every single citizen, in your town a gun and a badge, so they all were policemen. Would you feel safer?

Verne
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