"Why AMA feels you will have a greater chance of an accident flying in front of 500 people during a Demo flight rather than the same 500 people during a competition when the spectators are further back, is beyond any of us with half a brain!"

Because people very often comprimise safety when it comes to competition? That winning often becomes the obsession, rather than safety? Dunno, maybe you can ask AMA.

Are you running for office again?