All I posted this to the EC reflector, but forgot to cross post it. If we are to preserve the support of our Members, our donors, the respect of the perennial naysayers and the FCC, I believe we must oppose the planned assessment of fees against Amateur licensees. Even, if based on David Siddal's advice and opinion, we may face an uphill battle or even no chance of prevailing, we should use the opportunity to take a public stand — with a well articulated and published position and campaign— against the implementation of the proposed fees. One of our most damaging failings — and it has been for many years — is that we do not communicate well to the public or with our Members that the League is always standing for the rights of Amateur Radio and our Members; that failing cries out to be corrected. Our current town criers do not serve us well. Who knows? By entering the lists, we might just take the day. _______________________________________ John Robert Stratton N5AUS Director West Gulf Division Office:512-445-6262 Cell:512-426-2028 P.O. Box 2232 Austin, Texas 78768-2232 *_______________________________________***