Harry, your points are well stated and worthy.
However I must add that the ONLY reason that this particular forum even EXISTS on this site is because of conflict with the ASSRA leadership. I, for one, find it difficult to wish well to folks who have spit in my face and I also find it difficult not to gloat a little when I see them shooting themselves in the foot so often.
Some of my dearest friends are ASSRA members but that doesn't (and shouldn't) prevent me from criticizing the organization.
However, in deference to you and others here, I'll refrain from any more unsolicited comments on the subject. I hope that the ASSRA is able to work out their (self-inflicted) problems.
Regards, Joe