ORIGINAL: Taildrager-RCU
They spend $10,000 out of their own pocket to be our elected officals, prove it, we pay sancation fees to have a event, we could have a event without those fees and make money.
Here is a statement made by the late George Aldrich (VP District VIII).
"I must operate my little engine rework business to make ends meet. So far the time away from home, where all income stops, has cost me over $18K/year! Had I known this, I'm not sure I would have run."
They didn't come any more honest or dedicated than George so I accept is statement at face value.