the reason for him asking for ama number and name, is,
why waste time and effort in an election forum answering questions for folks that are not allowed to vote in the election.
to me, anyway, that is as obvious as the morning sun, weather i agree or not with the philosophy.

so far, i have not seen hoss make the same requirement for answering questions and such in the regular discussion forums.

and i would say that he becomes something other than a private citizen upon the moment of election.