Thanks for that guys. You make a good point. I shall not make up my mind until I have read both manifestos. As you say, a 100k salary should have SOME justification.
CD is taking up the cudgel directly with our boss ref. current Ts and Cs in BACE. Our CCs have done a great job so far, despite contimual obfuscation from management. If CD wants our votes, he will have to produce the goods.