From: koontzd@lrcs.loral.com (David Koontz )
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 94 16:34:17 PDT
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: Catch-22
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>Since E-mailing a few copys of my 3DEA-PGP.ZIP file
>and having said file posted on two FTP sites.
>"ftp.wimsey.bc.ca" and "ripem.msu.edu"
>It seems that the tax man sees $ in his eyes.
>I received a nice package with letter from...

>    United States Department of State
>    Bureau of Politico-Militart Affairs
>    Office of Defence Trade Controls

>So, it came to their attention that I need to pony up $250
>in order to "register" with said office.  Problem is they
>want proof of my business in order to register. But, I don't
>have a business.  What is it then.

When bureacracies do silly things, the best recourse is to
seek media attention.