I'd like to enter here, my support for Dave Mathewson. I like his open mindedness, and his acceptance of people who question the actions and motives of the AMA. He defends what he believes is correct, and aske for input on all issues. He does so, without becoming truly "defensive". He does so without too many "what ifs", and the few he uses are logical.

Dave Mathewson was asked to come to a closed forum with The Profile Brotherhood to discuss his thoughts on 3D and it's regulation by the AMA. For those who don't know of the Brotherhood, we do not pull punches, watch our language, or even focus too much on the feelings of those who cross us. And that is how we are on RCU, imagine us in a closed forum with an AMA politician! By the end of the discussion, Dave Mathewson had patiently answered all questions, and supported all of his positions. By the time it was done, he had earned the respect of the Profile Brotherhood, and is openly supported by most of it's active members. We have been waiting for months to confirm his place on the ballot.

Dave Brown has a very good record of service within the AMA, and I'll not debate against him in that regard, but it's over. He has lost touch with the membership, and I for one will not give him my vote.

I 100% support Dave Mathewson for AMA President. I believe that the other two candidates are far less encouraging for the future of AMA growth.

My $0.02