Stu
If you are a member then make your voice heard. I was not referring to individuals, just a collective.
For example, some plumbers may be members of an electrician's union by virtue of their double trade. However, where the electricians dominate, so then will thier opinions.
Were CPLs to take up arms and rejoin en-masse then their voice would prevail. There are those on the current AOPA Board who would like to see that (but then, there are at least three CPLs (or higher) on that Board anyway).
Am I in a position of authority. No. I was once, but I am not now. Do I talk to those that are, yes, often.