Posted for "Stuart Seffern" <sseffern@yahoo.com>:

 There most certainly are natural rights.  You have a right to your time, your
body and the fruits of your effort.
 
 Just because the mob rule of the majority has forcibly over-limited those
rights, that should not stop pioneers from advancing the art of aviation by
taking responsible calculated risks.
 
 To a large extent that is what homebuilders are all about, advancing the art
and science of aviation.
 
 As a society becomes safer and more regulated it also becomes more stagnant
and changeless.  See: Cuba.  The "freest" societies are also the most
prosperous and innovative. It is a balance.
 
 If you want to restore freedom then elect people who respect it and always
challenge the "safety at all costs" crowd.  If you believe in the phrase "If
it saves just one life" stop reading this now.
 
 Do not be afraid to take calculated responsible risks to advance flying.
 
 An example is the Blue Mountain EFIS.  It was not nearly as good as the
Chelton EFIS, but it is getting closer.  Over time it will pass its dangerous
phase for those who wanted to slowly and carefully evolve with it for a much
lower cost.  Less safe, yes.  Safe if used within its limits in VFR, yes.
 Advancing the art of affordable aviation, yes.
 
 Safety is a balance.  This group should be responsibly and ever so slightly
on the innovative side of that balance.
 
 Stu Seffern
 www.LantzairFlyers.com