I get a kick out of the guys who have made this their main focal point against Hoss....well this and the socialist analogy. Here we have a guy who is offering his time to improve the AMA's position financially, politically and publicly. I hate to call what he is doing here, "running for office"....he is simply offering his services as a volunteer. All the negativity I see directed towards Hoss is the same exact behavior that kills volunteerism everywhere.
For those who wish to keep their personal info private but would like to discuss an AMA related issue with him, he has always found the time to chime in here, in the open forum.
Labeling Hoss's wish to maintain a more business like atmosphere in the candidate's forum "paranoia" is simply wrong. By requiring identification, Hoss has effectively kept at least one guy from turning the upper forum into a real circus. I think it is about that simple.
In the meantime, try to remember that he is the only one who has come here to outline a plan of action.