Don't want to debate this endlessly so let me summarize my points.

AMA's purpose is to promote model aviation.
AMA is a for profit business and not a charity.
AMA's budget is $9M per year.
AMA salaries total $2M per year.
AMA pays for and conducts advocacy activities in Washington.
Since the "drone wars" began AMA has lost nearly every battle to protect model aviation. Drones faired much better.
The bottom line is that members have the right to comment on how effectively our dues money is being used to adhere to the AMA mission statement.

As to the validity of the comment on my field being closed had it not been for AMA I am willing to say that AMA has benefited model aviation in the past. I paid my first dues when I was in 8th grade and mowed lawns to get the money. So, yes I do get the value of AMA.

However, all of that is ancient history. Today's fight is about drones and how model aviation is served by the dues dollars we pay.

I love all the nostalgia and the fond memories of when AMA was a mom and pop shop and I mowed lawns to pay my dues.

Today we fund a multimillion dollar operation that has lost focus on its mission and promise to members.

Hope your field doesn't share the same fate as mine.