Stuck For Words

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Cultural Property Observer has decided that discretion is the best part of valour and refusing to answer quite an important question:

Peter Tompa writes:"It seems to me Bulgarian money would be better spent on security for sites under active archaeological investigation and on a treasure trove program for the rest". Paul Barford said... I think I may have asked you this before, I must say I am more than a little curious to know how you feel that this would help preserve archaeological sites. See here and here. Thanks.

Could it be that the Washington lawyer just says the first stupid thing that comes into his head, and when asked to explain it, finds himself at a loss? The simple truth is that the measures Tompa suggests simply WILL NOT protect archaeological sites, all he really is interested in is suggesting that the "source countries" adopt measures which allow the depletion of the archaeological record (to fuel the collectors' market) to continue. The guy has not the faintest idea of what the discussion is about. Or pretends he does not - who knows with US lawyers?

What is the use of a lobbyist who cannot supply decent arguments to uphold what he is saying? Come on Mr Tompa, let us have a reasoned discussion of the issue. Ask Mr Witschonka for help if you feel you cannot do it yourself. He's keen on the idea too.
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