KF,
I think you are being slightly unfair. Myself and Al have had fundamental disagreements on al sorts of stuff over the years, and have given each other no end of neat sh*t.
However, Al regularly visits stations and provides a much needed link with the financial realities of life.
Yes, he has to earn a living and nothing in life is free, but he genuinely cares about those serving, and those who have served.
Probably better than someone who doesn't understand, doesn't care and whom still has to make a sales target.
I know who gets my vote, even if it isnt for flying pay insurance.