Just some thoughts for those that are not familiar with the process.

Dave Brown was at the EC meeting and presided over it. He has a vote on the EC, but, traditionally, does not cast it.
Dave Brown is empowered to call an emergency meeting.
Dave Brown does not have the power to stop implementation of actions taken by the EC.
The EC can reconsider an action that it has taken, and affirm it, modify it, rescind it, or table it for further action in the future.

I would be surprised if anyone gets an e-mail response from Dave Brown. From the looks of the posts on RCU and elsewhere, I would bet his e-mail box is stuffed with the opinions of people upset with the new rule #9. Telephone might be a better option right now.

An 8-3 vote with the President against, shows something of a split that I believe is the norm. Once it is all decided, don't be to surprised to see a unanimous vote in a show of unity.

It also appears that the EC members do respond to communications. Rich Hansen has, Sandy Frank has, as evidenced by posting of e-mails from them. Of course, there may be others whose correspondence has not been posted.

The process appears to be working as it is supposed to. JPO and the Safety Committee have made recommendations to the EC and the EC is considering them. Sounds more like a heated debate is going on. Sure does appear that the EC members are not a group of good 'ol boys that sit around so that they can all agree on how to take the fun out of the hobby.