Originally Posted by
aymodeler
OK, that's fair. What I was trying to say (apparently poorly) is that those who oppose the AMA often do so because they are opposed to the AMA and AMA club dues (not dues and fees in general). You list very specific reasons why you are opposed to those dues, and those reasons have been listed and documented before, so I understand and respect your position (at least that is what I was trying to say). But I still enjoy the access to my local fields, and if the price I have to pay to get that access is AMA membership and club dues, well I am OK with that.
The price you pay to enjoy those fields are the club dues, NOT AMA membership. Club dues go to support each local flying field, as the AMA does nothing (or very little) to support the actual facilities, they are all owned and operated at the expense of the individual clubs. The AMA LOVES that narrative, though! LOL
Astro