If the gov't and the people didn't listen to illegal and legal immigrants, they wouldn't be here. They might not be able to vote, but their voice is loud and clear and people listen.
Unfortunatly...and thats part of the reason we have those issues and many others but thats for another thread.
If this was true the AMA would be mailing out policy voting mechanisms only to members, they don't, they use survey monkey and anyone can voice their opinion. Also if the AMA believed they should only listen to members, they wouldn't be in here constantly listening to what is said right here on this board and they frequent quite often. Whether they have "say" doesn't matter, because they are still heard and decuisions are made based on them. Case in fact ... the PPP, most AMA'ers that were asked their opinions were against the program, the numbers were posted publically. Problem is that "most AMA members" only makes up a small fraction of those that play with flying model toys and could eventually be members. You know and I know their voice is heard, why shouldn't it ... there is a reason they are not here and it's not a guess.
Prime example of why non-ama members opinions dont matter. Mis-information gets tossed around by backseat drivers. The AMA elections ARE held by mail out voting methods, and only members get ballots. AMA policy is voted on by our elected officials, its called the executive council and not by some survey.
In all reality, non-ama folks spouting their opinions are like special interest groups lobbying for some pork bill. Their opinions are based on a "whats in it for me" aspect. They dont care about the AMA. All they want is a kickback. We have no obligation to listen to the opinions of people who have never supported us, and dont have our best interests at heart. Blathering on about what changes they want when they dont even have the guts to make an effort to change them other than spouting off at the mouth.
I stick with my original statement. WORTHLESS.
If you want to make changes, get up, sign up, pay your dues, and vote.....and dont expect sympathy if you dont.