If the numbers on this forum who even read/comment on Franklins monthly diatribe are any indication I'd guess that there are less than one percent who give a sh## what Franklin says. If a ten buck increase every few years is to much for you to handle you should find another suitable hobby. If I remember correctly when the AMA was trying to convice the FAA that membership was as good as the 5 dollar registration and should be waived for all AMA members. Didn't Franklin take credit for getting that squashed and as a result all AMA members pay the 5 dollar fee?

For all his whining I see no movement of any kind among the membership to change anything.