Nope, pratorian,
Some do have too much free time..... and I know that there is no plot.

As a Canadian, you are not required to possess an AMA turbine waiver to operate your jets in Canada. After all, the AMA is an American orginization.
There are reciprical rights for foreigners when flying at a venue in the United States. But, they are required to be in possession of all qualifing documentation from the association that is their countries equivalent to our AMA.
Come on down....we would be pleased to meet you. Don't forget your Canadian equivalent of our AMA membership and waiver.

Since we need the membership card, insurance and waiver to fly at a AMA chartered event, and to fly at an AMA charted club field (which the vast majority are) the waiver process is something we must abide by.

We turbine waiver holders pay dues ($$$) each year for the privelage of retaining our insurance coverage, the right to fly at AMA chartered club fields, and participate in AMA sanctioned turbine events. No AMA license, no turbine waiver, you are a spectator. The author of this article is a spectator at these places and events.

Why does the official mouth organ of the AMA choose to print this contribution by a non-member?
I don't think it's right. Seems hipocritical to me.

Guys,
Thanks for all of the constuctive criticism......I know that I am not the most diplomatic person in the area.
But, I'm still not accepting the official AMA position on this.