Here we are - nine pages into the forum discussion, and it appears to me that certain individuals are here only to ruffle some feathers, and are doing a pretty darn good job of doing just that. These individuals would include MikeL; Howard; and Bob Mitchell. I would dare to say that Hoss, (who I do not know, and have never met), still has done more in his lifetime, to promote the model aviation hobby, than you three will ever do, in your combined lifetimes.

Wouldn't it be better to just say, as Robotech already has done, that your vote will go to Mark Smith, and let it go at that? Why is it necessary for you guys to continue on and on trying to tear down a person that has devoted his lifetime to the betterment of model aviation? He hasn't done you any wrong that I can see.

When the votes are in, either he wins or he loses. It's as simple as that, and we AMA members will have to live with whatever the outcome. My guess is that either candidate can and will work diligently with Dave Mathewson to define and correct AMA problem areas. What more can you ask for than that?

Better to direct your anger at an election that will certainly have one big impact on your lives - like Obama or McCain. Why get yourselves so worked up over this AMA election? When it's over, you will go on living as before, but when the BIG election is over, then you had better wish that you rolled the dice right!