Originally Posted by
ruprecht
I am a reformed no voter.
With both Tino’s emails, I was an automatic no vote. Why? Because “f#ck you, that’s why.” The audacity to circumvent AIPA was what put me offside. I hate the tactics used, and the fact that a former president of AIPA is involved pisses me off no end.
BUT, I am under no illusions with what and who I am dealing with here. It comes down to risk and reward. If we vote no, there will be a separate entity created. It’s that simple. Tino has stated it to be the case and I cannot imagine anyone in QF management making a threat like that without having done a lot of research beforehand, and they will do it REGARDLESS of the cost. We will not have business or public support in any fight with QF over this. We need to gather up what remains of our unit, stay united and fight another day. This is not the hill to die on.
Remember, you should only gamble with what you are prepared to lose... and for that reason I will be voting yes.
Normanton is correct, there is no clear path forward for the no camp.
ruprecht
I’ve experienced the same change in sentiment. It’s taken a while to get to this point and will of course will be subject to a thorough read of the final document. But as more and more information has come to light, I’m comfortable with my decision now.
I’d simply urge everyone who’s entitled to a vote, gather as much information as you can. Go to an aipa roadshow or meeting, read the detailed proposal and very seriously measure up the risks vs rewards to satisfy yourself. Keep the emotion at bay to enable clear thinking as this could be one of the most important decisions in your career.