Hey Lawrie,
Let me firstly say that I applaud you for putting your name to this. I agree wholeheartedly with Bimmer1615's post. I have only been in the game a short while but have been a Feds member since the day i was a fresh faced CPL. I didn't know any better at the time, but someone older, wiser and much less trusting than I signed me up for membership and I believe it is the best money I have spent since.
To any younger guys reading this, it is something you should seriously consider, I mean you're on the AFAP website looking at the jobs, why not have a proper look at the website and what they have to offer.
And Finally, let me also applaud you on keeping a level head amidst somewhat personal and derisive attacks
Cheers
j3