[GeoStL] Re: Challenging the NPS ban on geocaching RE: Re: FW: ohiobill c...

Jim, and others;
   Let me start by stating that I am not an attorney. I have no legal 
training at all, but, to me, (with all due respect) the tone and content of 
the letter  seems mixed and may not be the draft you would want to send, if 
in fact you are in line to start a serious, protracted challenge of their  
interpretation of Federal Law.
  Suggestion;
  ; I would not start this discussion of the Rangers activity , no matter how 
out-of-bounds, using the words " capricious, unconstitutional, or illegal"-- 
they sound too  confrontational, especially in a first contact letter.
  ; While I think that all of your points of discussion are honest , factual, 
and passionate, I believe the discussion should, in the first volley, stick 
to one theme-
  - the points enumerating geocachers concern and consideration of the 
surroundings is a great place to start the discussion!  However,  I believe 
when the switch is made toward the legal definitions and supporting 
information, the tone of the letter changes. I think sticking to one argument 
would be better as a strategy; 
  ; put our concerns and questions to THEM; Let THEM respond, with their 
reasoning and arguments, letting them state what statutes or interpretations 
they base their arguments on-- this will give us a basis on which to respond.
  ; At some later date it will be necessary to bring out a somewhat more 
"legalese response" to their arguments-  I would hope we may have an attorney 
as a member to frame this response .

  I hope this makes some sense.
                                 budlvr40 (bob osterholt)

  
   I hope the above

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