Go back in time and look at how I felt about the LOA. I posted here the numerous items in which the LOA was severely lacking. I made factual comparisons using exchange rates, current compensation for others based overseas and also tried to point out how the LOA without a currency peg could really bite crewmembers in the future.

I felt the LOA was below par, but got really incensed when the Union's propaganda machine went into full swing. Particularly galling was DW's attitude when asked the tough questions during the road shows. I got a call that said I could either post my opinions or continue to serve the membership as the voluntary Chair of my committee. I chose to continue to fight against the LOA, DW chose a different Chair. Couldn't see continuing to work with him after that. I never worked FOR him, I worked FOR the members, but I couldn't stomach that 'my way or the highway' attitude from an ELECTED rep who makes a heck of a better living off our dues than the vast majority of the dues paying membership. How's that for a short answer?