"John Smith" wrote in message
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To all:
My opinion is that .015%, or less (and probably much less) of the USA
population are licensed amateurs, that is a crime!

Why is it a crime in your mind?

That isn't a "hobby group", that is an insignificant number!

I'd bet many other hobby pursuits have even lower
numbers. The reality of hobby interests within the
general population is that the great majority of people have
no hobby at all. Just ask any of your friends what,
if any, hobby or hobbies they may have. Some may say they
follow this sport or that, but they are only fans...not
participants.

Those who are
responsible for this need to be set aside, immediately, I believe any sane
man will find that proof without question... that number deserves to
either gain sufficient members to be able to ask for gov't
consideration and regulation--or go the way of the dodo--and die with
dignity!

The numbers are higher now (within 10,000 or so) than they were
25 years ago.

Cheers,
Bill K2UNK