ORIGINAL: bkdavy
Because simply put, the AMA isn't paying a thing for the field, so they have no right to mandate in any way, shape, or form who uses it or how much they pay to use it.
Not 100% true...it is well known that AMA makes substantial grants to clubs for development purposes...and each and every AMA member's dues contribute to the general fund that allows the very low cost club insurance...which is actually the best value of all the AMA fees.