The reason GA is in such a mess is that it tears itself apart from the inside out, spending more time bringing down those that are doing something than actually doing anything else.
STEADY ON CHAPS
Bose is right.
AOPA and how they conduct themselves may be an issue, but the issue so far as this thread is concerned is the erosion of our rights in consequence of what is or will take place in Europe. We need to protect these rights.