And sadly cpdude many more in your posn will choose to not rejoin.
It may be harder to get the % up than the AOA thinks....... the letters have hardly caused a stampede to the door.
All a shame really, as I think we all agree that the current GC is proactive and engaging - def a step in the right direction - and that a solid AOA (maximum membership) is beneficial to all.
Whilst I agree with you that you have the inate right to vote with your feet whenever you feel like it (without being 're-educated' by the lads) I also think that you do have an obligation to stand up and be counted (and be counted upon) by you fellow members when the chips are down.
There is no correct answer to your argument or the arguments of FR/B787...........ultimately its a conscience vote and you must do what you believe is morally correct at the time.
Rather than carte-blanche letters it would be well worth the GC having a meeting with non-members, explaining their way forward and negotiating the requirements of rejoining............or joining at all. (The majority of post ban joiners have not joined the AOA)
All the chips arent held by the AOA...... The AOA needs you as much as you need a strong AOA.
Surely then there is room to negotiate a suitable deal of mutual benefit?
Happy Year of the Monkey. FL