ORIGINAL: P-51B
I happen to fly electric, glow, and gas so I also wonder about the mentality that divides the group, I wonder more about the mentality of those who come up with programs designed to promote divisiveness and try to sell it to us as a good thing.
Your examples of the AMA already discriminating is not valid. The limits they place on weight apply to ALL members regardless of engine/motor type. The jet situation does not discriminate against anyone. It simply says you must get some additional training since jets can catch on fire when they hit things. I suppose a LiPO waiver program should be added to make that part level.
It's about "Promoting Flying First" nothing else. It's not discrimination, it's about allowing folks join the AMA at a reduced cost with limited benefits, but yet enjoying many of the benefits an Open member gets. Sure, you can nitpick anything into a negative outcome. The best way to look at it is how this can work and how it will help our hobby as a whole.
Frank