Many good points are being made. The AMA must be run with fiscal and planning responsibility. CPA credentials are not enough. We could vote/select/elect a lettered person to the post and if he does not have the talent, desire, and dedication to doing a good job, we will have gained nothing.

Whether it is agreed by all or not, the people we elect to guide and drive our organization must have the same character traits. Additionally, they must be able to work with people and get the constituents to support their goals. In my mind, it is not enough to present your points in an argumentive manner. Nor does it accomplish very much by brushing off a members comments with, 'it's your choice, so be it'.

Of course it's his choice. It's a choice all of us can and do make. I'd really like to see some positive discussion and an evironment that encourages harmony and the incorporation of other ideas.

I, for one, Horace, cannot support you in spite of the fact that I believe you to have excellent ideas and vision for the future. Just from what I've seen in this forum, your ability to generate and perpetuate disharmony and turmoil far and away exceeds the value of your vision.

Respectfully,

Joe
AMA L166


Thou shalt maintain thy airspeed lest the ground rises and smites thee...and you shall surely perish.