Fair enough AACE.
Like I said before, we all have our reasons whether or not to join the AOA. IMHO, I don't feel I have a right to 'condemn' a fellow aviator who chose not to join. Not to make this a philosophical nor a 'touchy feely' debate, some people truly cannot afford to pay dues to the AOA for personal reasons that One wouldn't understand unless One was 'in their shoes'. I know a few guys in this predicament - would I deny them a jumpseat just because they are not a member ? Certainly not. Do I feel that they enjoying the benefits that we as members have worked hard for ? Actually, I'd respond with a "No" considering the circumstances.
I respect your thoughts as well as PanZa-Lead's on your priority of acceptance. Still, IMHO, I would rather have a fellow aviator up front with us than someone who has no clue on what's going on, is able to lock themselves on the flightdeck despite having been shown how to open the door, or has the 'power' to assign me a middle class seat that doesn't recline and has that
entertainment box at my feet, but wants a jumpseat for their travels.