OK. I suppose we do agree in most of the things, but not in all. I didnīt want the list to beleave that we are living in Hollywood. This is getting boring for the list. We better talk this over a beer. (In norwigian?) Where can I find the proposed law? Reply directly to me. See you Ola Andersson Richard Brekne skrev: > Ola Andersson wrote: > > > Richard you have becomed even more norwigian than a norwigian. I will buy you a > > browncheese. > > > > But I canīt let you go with this. > > > > Richard Brekne skrev: > > > > > Hi Deb. The proposal originates from the piano tuners association in Norway. The > > > idea for this kind of thing is more a matter of undercurrents in european > > > society. This kind of thing is very acceptable here. Norway in particular has > > > lots of historical precedents for this kind of thing. And here, unlike in the > > > states, people dont think in terms of Big Brother. We trust our elected officials > > > and governent in general more then I think many Americans do. This also has is > > > roots in history. America was in no small part born by a betrayal of the people > > > by the ruling power. So I hear comments like in the post about the "tuning card", > > > and smile a bit and understand where this very real fear of governement comes > > > from. That is a real and present threat in the US, and not in little Norway. > > > > Eh? Are we living in the same country? > > Yes we are,, but I have the advantage on you Ola.. I can compare to many years of > living in the US. If you live there for say 10 years or so.. you will understand the > validity of the above. Europeans are not anywhere close to as fearfull for Big Brother > as Americans are. > > > > > > As for your other questions. Yes, all prospective piano tuners will have to go to > > > some school, > > > > Have you? > > The answer is yes and no. Many seminars, conventions and lessons from certified > technicians through the years, No I did not attend a four year institution > > > > > > or at least be able to pass the school exams (for those recieveing > > > their education from other countries). > > > > Have you? > > Yes > > > > > > Those who are already in buisness will not > > > be affected. > > > > Who told you? If the goverment goes for something you canīt tell what. > > The proposed law is available for reading and it is clear on this point. > > > > > > Thats a sore point for some, and understandably so, but it would > > > have been a sore point for others had they decided the other way around. As the > > > purspose of the planned law is forward looking (future improvements) It was > > > deemed best to formulate the proposal in that spirit. > > > > In what category do you find yourself, the first or second line? > > I find myself potentially in either and the prospect of either causes me absolutey no > sweat. For me any eventuallity is no problem. As I stated last, I will simply do what > is required of me in order to satisfy the acreditation authorities. Just because there > is some buearcrasy involved doesnt spell doom for the world. > > > > > > > > There are worthwhile concerns which argue > > > against such a law in this country, but fear of Big Brother is fortunatly not one > > > of them. > > > > You canīt talk for others. You can only talk for yourself. > > True.. But it is my personal observation that Norwegians are less concerned with this > kind of thing. I mean you said it youself... "You are becoming more a norwegian then > even a norwegian".. tho I might point out thats a bit er... strong for someone who has > not meet me.. grin > > > > > > > > Richard Brekne > > > I.C.P.T.G. N.P.T.F. > > > > Once again gratulation with the N.P.T.F. you recived today > > I would like one myself. > > How about Bjorn W > > > > Ola "the swede" Andersson > > Bergen, Norway > > Thanks.. Give us a call. > > RB
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