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Send " Model Aviation " to Congress & Senate
Sitting here paging thru the latest issue of the " AMA Model Aviation " magazine and a thought popped into my head. Perhaps it is a crazy idea or even a stupid one, but was thinking what would the cost be and what harm could it do ?
My thought was, why not have the AMA send a copy of " Model Aviation " to each and every one of our Senators and Congressmen / Women ? Then, if they took the time to look at the magazine they may get a true picture of what the model aviation hobby is really about and the people that are involved in it. One magazine to each government official may influence them and provide them with a better understanding of the hobby, instead of just the garbage they hear from the news media ! The AMA thus far has spent quite a few dollars in our interests, so why not spend just a few more to try and convince the government that we are not a bunch of radicals, but a group of law abiding citizens that just want to partake / enjoy a hobby that many have for generations. An aviation hobby that needs to be passed on to future generations, not regulated or hindered by the U.S. Government. " PERSONALLY " thinking that anything and everything at this point in time has to be done to influence the government in our favor and promote the model aviation hobby ! |
Not a bad idea, and this months issue has an excellent article by Dave Scott about training new club members and keeping club membership numbers strong.
Not sure about MA's page after page of "drone" ads though... |
Originally Posted by Granpooba
(Post 12205550)
Sitting here paging thru the latest issue of the " AMA Model Aviation " magazine and a thought popped into my head. Perhaps it is a crazy idea or even a stupid one, but was thinking what would the cost be and what harm could it do ?
My thought was, why not have the AMA send a copy of " Model Aviation " to each and every one of our Senators and Congressmen / Women ? Then, if they took the time to look at the magazine they may get a true picture of what the model aviation hobby is really about and the people that are involved in it. One magazine to each government official may influence them and provide them with a better understanding of the hobby, instead of just the garbage they hear from the news media ! The AMA thus far has spent quite a few dollars in our interests, so why not spend just a few more to try and convince the government that we are not a bunch of radicals, but a group of law abiding citizens that just want to partake / enjoy a hobby that many have for generations. An aviation hobby that needs to be passed on to future generations, not regulated or hindered by the U.S. Government. " PERSONALLY " thinking that anything and everything at this point in time has to be done to influence the government in our favor and promote the model aviation hobby ! No matter what they do, it's wrong for some. :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by dryverman
(Post 12205576)
Not a bad idea, and this months issue has an excellent article by Dave Scott about training new club members and keeping club membership numbers strong.
Not sure about MA's page after page of drone ads though... |
Good idea!
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A very proactive common sense suggestion, however since it didn't originate within AMA's Executive branch it will be dutifully ignored. Makes too much sense.
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Originally Posted by Dick T.
(Post 12205621)
A very proactive common sense suggestion, however since it didn't originate within AMA's Executive branch it will be dutifully ignored. Makes too much sense.
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Originally Posted by Dick T.
(Post 12205621)
A very proactive common sense suggestion, however since it didn't originate within AMA's Executive branch it will be dutifully ignored. Makes too much sense.
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Originally Posted by Granpooba
(Post 12205634)
Seems like nothing makes much sense to me that originates in any " Executive " branch. :o
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"Why does your organization appear to be promoting the type of aircraft that are causing you to contact MY office and spend MY time considering what to do with them...?"...... Senator Blutarski
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Originally Posted by combatpigg
(Post 12205642)
"Why does your organization appear to be promoting the type of aircraft that are causing you to contact MY office and spend MY time considering what to do with them...?"...... Senator Blutarski
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Originally Posted by franklin_m
(Post 12205635)
Yeah, but look at that beautiful flying site that we pay for them to enjoy- and they don't even pay club dues!
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good idea cheap to
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Originally Posted by RC Pilot 007
(Post 12205820)
good idea cheap to
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get ama member do anything very hard. all my club just want fly and complain about cost and every penny club spend. all alike
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Originally Posted by RC Pilot 007
(Post 12205884)
get ama member do anything very hard. all my club just want fly and complain about cost and every penny club spend. all alike
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yeah but not solve problme
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Originally Posted by Granpooba
(Post 12205946)
That is just human nature in general .............. LOL
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I'm all for sending a useless magazine to the Congress. I have unsuccessful tried for years to get the AMA to stop sending the useless magazine to me. When I get it I immediately toss it into the trash can.
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i like good article and tell what ama doing. often peopel complain but never read so have no idea what going on
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Originally Posted by CESSNA 421
(Post 12206140)
I'm all for sending a useless magazine to the Congress. I have unsuccessful tried for years to get the AMA to stop sending the useless magazine to me. When I get it I immediately toss it into the trash can.
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I'd be more than happy to send mine but would they actually read it?
Mike |
Originally Posted by rcmiket
(Post 12206292)
I'd be more than happy to send mine but would they actually read it?
Mike Also, if your happen to catch the most recent " 60 Minutes ", or even the news, you will find out that our representatives are to busy spending half of their time on the phones soliciting dollars for their party and re-elections |
Originally Posted by porcia83
(Post 12206206)
At a minimum, you should check out what's going on in your own district. Why throw them away though, donate them to your local library, middle/high school, or Cub Scout/Boy Scout pack in your area.
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Nice thought but I wonder when was the last time a senator actually opened and read the mail to his/her office. I would bet a very long time.
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