@OB1 , everyones opinions should be heard. They open discussion and exchange ideas. without new and different ideas (no matter how valid or stupid) there will be no change. This organization, much like the federal government have been headed down the wrong path for some time now. More rules, regulations, harder to organize events will further decrease participation. A very wise jump ski maker once said, "why does it take more judges to count bouys for 30 class C slalom skiers than it does to officiate an NFL football game". It just doesn't make sense.