"Carl R. Stevenson" wrote in message
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HOWEVER, the ARRL does SO much good for ham radio that I finally
decided to take out a life membership - BEFORE their proposal came
out (not knowing what position they'd take on the code test).

If all the OT's bail out on the ARRL over this, they will be cutting off
their noses to spite their face.

I encourage everyone to maintain their ARRL membership. And, I
encourage those who aren't members to join. The best way to influence
the ARRL in a progressive direction is from the inside - join, then talk
to
your ARRL Director, make your views known, and let him/her know that
your vote in the next ARRL Director election in your division depends on
their performance.

73,
Carl - wk3c


I agree 100%. If one wants to influence the direction of change, they've
got to get in there and do the work. "Taking their marbles and going home"
accomplishes nothing except leave the field wide open for people with other
viewpoints. It removes the necessary balance and resulting debate that is
necessary for progress. Not everyone is going to agree with the direction
and result but the effort that goes into it will usually (but not always)
yield a better result than when a single point of view is allowed to be put
into affect without the scrutiny that comes with such debate.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE