Rocket Hobbyists Get Blown Away by Regulations 752
dogfart writes "Amateur rocket hobbyists are bearing the brunt of Federal anti-terror efforts. Cumbersome regulations (which include extensive background checks) are pushing many to abandon the hobby. Even clubs associated with colleges (such as Kettering) have ended up folding under the pressure. Quoting the article: '"If we're in an environment where the government says you've got to get fingerprinted and background checked, and spend three to four months to do it, (adults are) not going to participate in my hobby," said Mark Bundick, president of the National Association of Rocketry. "We need more kids. It helps them learn technology. It's the technological base here in the country that we need to protect, and this hobby is a good introduction for kids that are interested in technology. If I lose those adults, then I will not be able to train those kids."'" We wrote about these regulations before, and followed it up with a Slashback.
Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:5, Funny)
This has been a huge problem (Score:5, Funny)
Launch the rockets anyway (Score:4, Funny)
Time to trade in (Score:5, Funny)
Back in the Day... (Score:2, Funny)
I remember one time we were about to launch from the playground and a cop drove up and just sat in his car. We knew we probably shouldn't be launching from the neighborhood so we just waited. About 5 minutes later the cop gets out and asks "When you gonna launch that thing? I want to see it"
Today I suppose that would be a federal offense.
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:2, Funny)
Nah. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:rocketry: dangerous? (Score:3, Funny)
What you're forgetting... (Score:5, Funny)
The best way to prevent terrorist acts, therefore, is to strip those puppies away as quickly and efficiantly as possible.
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:5, Funny)
Unforunately you need fertilizer to grow plants to feed the animals that roam the ranches paid for by oil profits.
Re:VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! (Score:3, Funny)
Terrorist's converse (Score:5, Funny)
Terrorist #2: Well I got the explosives, but the ATF syas that .9lbs of propellant is illegal.
Terrorist #1: Shucks, we need 1.1 lbs of fuel.
Terrorist #2: Well I guess we have to scrub the mission.
Terrorist #1: Next time America! When you allow more than .9 lbs of propellant, next time!
Rocketry turns kids into terrorists (Score:5, Funny)
Outlaw fertilizer? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Outlaw fertilizer? (Score:5, Funny)
Why are you guys whining? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Use Canada or Mexico to bomb the United States (Score:1, Funny)
Model rockets: NO. Guns: YES. (Score:5, Funny)
Scout leaders are being urged at this time to encourage scouts of all ages to take up firearms training. Firearms, being readily available and licensed, are a safe recreation. Remember, guns don't kill people, rockets do.
Nothing to see here. Move along.
Terrorist #1: I would like to use this rocket to wage holy war against the infidels.
Terrorist #2: You cannot. The infidels have fuel limits. You will not have the range.
Terrorist #1: In that case I will use this assault rife I bought for home defence.
Terrorist #2: You are a most wise servant of Allah.
Terrorist #1: Mwaahahahahah!
Terrorist #2: Mwahahahahaha!
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:These aren't the rocket's I used to play with (Score:3, Funny)
Sure, I see two possibilities. First, you could bludgeon someone to death with the motor. Put it in a sock for extra leverage. Second. some knucklehead might want to rig up a remote fired "Katyusha" type of assembly. Guess which one I think is more likely?
I did the small model rockets as a kid and always thought it would be fun to get into the big ones if I ever got into a big enough paycheck. Now, it seems like a colossal pain. Oh well. Now I'll have to get a safe hobby like motorcycles, skydiving or street racing.
It really is too bad.
Look at the bright side! (Score:2, Funny)
But of course, these guys aren't terrorists, they're just exercising their constitutional rights. After all, a few thousand people have did at the hands of terrorists, clearly making them the clear & present danger.
Re:MOD PARENT UP (Score:4, Funny)
you didn't use them to mod +1 funny to a soviet russia joke, did you?
Missle Defense Shield (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:3, Funny)
So please, think of the children, screw the koala, and ban bamboo!
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:1, Funny)
B.) Panda bears eat bamboo shoots
C.) Bamboo, to quote Jackie Chan is "really strong wood!"
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:2, Funny)
Cite [flooringguide.com]. Cite [chiangmai-chiangrai.com]. Cite [wikipedia.org].
Re:Hey, whose side are they on? (Score:2, Funny)
What's your point? He never mentioned wood.