Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
Obviously, you didn't read what I posted. Let me sum it up for you:
1) The AMA spends money to help a club in financial need is a good thing
2) The AMA spending milllions on a facility in Muncie that will rarely if ever be used and has no way of generating an income to pay for itself is a bad thing
Seems to me that this should be a no brainer but, obviously, it apparently isn't. Once again, my being a member or not is meaningless. This comes down to what is the best use of AMA member's dues and what isn't
As I have said before if you’re not a creditor, supplier, member or have business before the AMA the financials and day to day running of the corporation is none of your or my business and no one should care one iota what your opinion is.
When you pontificate that all members are being taken advantage of and their money being mishandled who gave you the authority to speak on their behalf. How did you come to represent the views of the membership when you yourself are not a member?
If there were anything illegal I am sure guys like Franklin would be all over it like a hobo on a ham sandwich.
Originally Posted by
Appowner
Fact is, it is unconstitutional for the US government to favor a group of people in any way based on membership in an organization. Socialist Canada might be different.
I believe your constitution delves into rights not privileges. You might want to look up the difference on Google.
Rights are yours by birth and even they can be removed. Martial Law suspends certain rights and the right to bare arms is suspended for felons.
On the other hand privileges such as driving a car, flying a full size plane, flying models etc. are all privileges and can be suspended/changed without infringing on any of your rights.
Last post on the subject!!!!!!!
This is what I see happening (my opinion only) The FAA comes out with a baseline set of rules for everyone. (this is the simplest way to get things done, no multiple categories).
The FAA reserves the right to grant waivers to the general rules. Remember this is a privilege not a right. The AMA petitions the FAA for a waiver for its members only. This waiver is granted after the FAA and AMA agree on mode and area of operations.
Results are simple, except for AMA members all others will have to adhere to the baseline set of rules or be in violation and be held accountable. Being an AMA member is not a free ride either. If you operate outside of the AMA guidelines you to will have to follow the baseline rules.
If lucky the non AMA flyer may be able to use the waiver if he can prove he is compliance with AMA safety guidelines.
Let’s see how close my opinion is to the final draft.