LOUD NOISES !
....sorry, just thought I would break up the debate with a little light hearted humour.
MY 2p worth. Rules are there to 'try' and make the playing field as flat as possible. To ensure at least that drivers abide to rules so that when you go to race you know what your racing, in what fashion and how.
Homologation is there to try and ensure again an even field of use, however it would be good if there was a way to include items without some of the red tape currently, but the red tape is understood - it's there to 'try' to stop any dodgy equipment being used. However alot of the time the dodgy stuff that goes bang isn't the issue, it's how it is being used/stored and understood.
Why BRCA ? Because we need a controlling voice. Im sure many will know my past 'debates' with some BRCA members, but this doesn't detract from the fact I agree the BRCA is there for purpose. Also it covers insurance being part of this group etc. Get a break away sect and insure them only to find that the insurance doesnt cover this and that and the hand you just list is going to cost you millions.
All in all I go racing to see friends, have a race and a good laugh. I abide by the rules so as to make it fair for me to compete against all who turn up (if only you could limit skill too hehe).