Laws in Norway

[Ola Andersson]

OK. I suppose we do agree in most of the things, but not in all.
I didn´t 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 can´t 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 can´t 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 can´t 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