Now, that said,our hobby (i.e., we as members) and our "Academy" needs to do more to protect our rights as modelers and flyers than we currently do. Studying the NRA as a "political model" is not a bad idea. In fact, studying the organization as a whole would be enlightening. For instance, take a look at their membership cost and the benefits that clubs and members get for their membership money. What about the fact that the organization itself acts as a watchdog on legislative issues and will organize grass roots opposition when appropriate. Compare that to our AMA.
I personally believe we need to fiercely preserve all of the freedoms we have.
How many modelers and flyers are out there freelancing (i.e, not AMA members)? A LOT more than there are members. There is room to grow the organization and the membership needs a more active organization.
We certainly could use a "Charlton Heston", but we don't need a "Smith and Wesson"; we need a "Bill Ruger".
Just my opinions. You are free to disagree. EJ
----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Koszuta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models
We need to fight every restriction, whether we agree with the restriction or not. "They" need to know that anytime they push against a model flyer we will all push back. Why do you think that it is legal to buy assault rifles again? Because NRA does not let any restriction go unprotested. It sucks but its true - the squeaky wheels get the oil.
Now if we could get sponsors like Smith and Wesson and get a spokesman like Heston, we could organize a multimilliion dollar lobby and never have any problems again.
Tom Koszuta Western New York Sailplane and Electric Flyers Buffalo, NY
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