Re: U.S. Politics: AOPA Position on Legislation

Re: U.S. Politics: AOPA Position on Legislation

In a message dated 3/15/99 8:36:37 AM Central Standard Time,
<Email Address Redacted> writes:

<< I think I can speak for the AOPA board when I say that we are fully
supportive of ABC certification and accreditation. However, AOPA operates in
a political environment........ >>

Thanks Bob, That was the kind of answer I was hoping for the first time. One
of the reasons given for the consolidation is confusion within the field that
is why I think it is important to say it in plan English. It is a plus when
there is no need for interpretation about what something might mean.

Communicating with the field as been the topic at more then one meeting in the
past. During this time clear communication is needed more then ever. The
leadership with their day to day involvement with the issues have a better
understand then those of us not involved. Therefore, they must communicate
with us in a clear manner that does not need interpretation.

My e-mail tells me there is still a carry over of mistrust that will effect
the vote or success of the consolidation if it is approved. Before I vote I
would like to hear more from the steering committee who should understand the
issues best. There are some on the committee that I do not recall hearing from
on consolidation in a written form. I know how busy everyone is when holding
office, but as a society in the information age this is what is expected. I
know my feeling would be you elected me to office now leave me along so that
I can do the job.

There has been a bit written here in opposition to consolidation, and I for
one would like to read some strong arguments in favor of consolidation from
those that are closest to the issue. I have read what has been written at the
AAOP web site and reviewed the bylaws of 2/99 that are there.

Al Pike, CP