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Old 12-28-2019, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerntrixie
I'm glad that we are able to disagree on the membership aspect and still be respectful to one another, thank you guys. That being said, I still feel that guys who refuse to join yet want to complain about the outcome don't have a leg to stand on. From my perspective it's like showing up at a potluck empty handed.

Now, do I think that everyone who flys model airplanes should be forced to join the AMA ? No I do not, that is IMO a personal choice and I nor anyone else has the right to tell you how to spend your money. Based on my experiences with AMA clubs and the life long friendships I have developed I HOPE that other guys would join and experience the positive side of being a member.

As Bill has said, we are still years away from what is being proposed now. There is still time IMO to influence some changes. If anyone has a better idea on how to accomplish those changes then to join the organization that is representing us and add your voice to the fight and contact your local goverment representatives then I would love to hear it. I think it would be a great thing if we could discuss solutions and move past who is to blame.
I would have to agree that the AMA is the only organized group equipped at all to even attempt to put up a defense to what I can only see as an outright attack on our hobby.

I believe that one of the places where we, as hobbyists, are losing the war is in the arena of public opinion. The general public is exposed to the media and government hype regarding how dangerous our RC aircraft are. They don't know the truth. The general public has no idea about the 80 year history of safety RC modeling has. Where would they even see our side of this presented? All they know is that the media and our government is basically putting forth the concept that if they don't regulate us, manned aircraft will start falling from the skies. WE know this isn't true.

I'm at a loss as to exactly how to counteract public opinion and present the truth but I believe that needs to be at least one facet of our offensive against this ridiculous government overreach.

Thoughts?