tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8174756573570334952.post5332944256827350962..comments2024-03-27T04:46:33.198-07:00Comments on Portable Antiquity Collecting and Heritage Issues: Stuck for words Mr Tompa?Paul Barfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443302899233809948noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8174756573570334952.post-33067535698630352662009-05-22T11:52:45.136-07:002009-05-22T11:52:45.136-07:00Oh, I feel another conspiracy theory coming along....Oh, I feel another conspiracy theory coming along.... http://lootingmatters.blogspot.com/2009/02/evidence-and-legal-patience-seeking.htmlPaul Barfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443302899233809948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8174756573570334952.post-26952462088255454282009-05-22T11:43:19.435-07:002009-05-22T11:43:19.435-07:00I am going to post Mr Tompa's reply here, for two ...I am going to post Mr Tompa's reply here, for two reasons, he might delete it (one above it has already gone) - which would be a shame, and visiting his site may not be everybody's cup of tea. <br /><br />What he said was:<br /><I>Apparently, Mr. Barford can't read, which is not all that surprising as he more interested in scoring points in his own mind as much as anything else. My original post said this:<br /><br />Though I disagree with Nathan's tone and some of his conclusions, I do agree with his main point that artifacts found in the UK should be properly recorded and exported consistently with UK law.<br /><br />On the other hand, following up on Voz's comment, I do wonder whether British authorities would really like to be inundated with export licenses for the material that is discussed here and whether the bother of seeking an export license for such items makes it unlikely even honest people will comply.<br /><br />Certainly, the even more onerous requirement of seeking export licenses for any and all materials over 50 years old from countries like Italy is probably honored mostly in its breach. See: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/arts/design/18abroad.html?pagewanted=1&sq=Kimmelman%20Italy&st=cse&scp=1 I wonder how many archaeologists have violated this particular stricture when they travel from Italy or other countries with similar laws.<br /><br />Now that I have responded to Mr. Barford's question, perhaps he can prevail upon his friend Professor Gill to enlighten us whether he has received any funding from source countries like Greece or related entities. That question would seem to be more pertinent as to the integrity of those who demand complete transparency from other private individuals with regard to private transactions.</I>Astounding.<br /><br />Well, first of all, I can read. I can read enough to see that Tompa has not quite answered the question (as one might expect, given their reputation, from a lawyer). <br /><br />As for the what British "authorities would like" - I guess what they'd like is enshrined in the laws they passed. As for how many people comply with them, Mr Tompa could look at the annual reports - he'd (probably) be surprised. <br /><br />David Gill can do what he wants as far as I am concerned, if Tompa wants him to tell him something about his financial affairs, Tompa can ask him nicely himself. I certainly will not be "prevailing" on him to do anything ... The very idea!!Paul Barfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443302899233809948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8174756573570334952.post-79908011759788871752009-05-22T11:02:56.883-07:002009-05-22T11:02:56.883-07:00In response to your post, please see: https://www...In response to your post, please see: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3279887958085077691&postID=3968801626659478828Cultural Property Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924359202414555962noreply@blogger.com