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BillCA · October 23, 2008, 05:57 PM

The way I see it, the dues are significant and it gives them capital to spend on the "pet projects" of those pushing sociali change. If enough members get disgusted with the ABA and withdraw, the organization loses a good deal of their income.

The only way you can affect their policies is by joining up and trying to get into a position of influence. But to do that, you'll have to make polite noises to those in charge, and support some of the opposing agenda until you get into a workable position. It might be worth it, if you can stomach it.

October 23, 2008, 05:57 PM	#11
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	The way I see it, the dues are significant and it gives them capital to spend on the "pet projects" of those pushing sociali change. If enough members get disgusted with the ABA and withdraw, the organization loses a good deal of their income. The only way you can affect their policies is by joining up and trying to get into a position of influence. But to do that, you'll have to make polite noises to those in charge, and support some of the opposing agenda until you get into a workable position. It might be worth it, if you can stomach it. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)