I guess as a resource the LAA do then lose out. Which is a shame. However the LAA have been delegated by the CAA the task of running the permit aircraft scheme, if its members feel that they could improve the scheme surely they can always ask for change?
Which in my book is a better way of dealing with things than just walking away.
There are a number of organistation's that have delegated responsibilities from the CAA, such as the BMAA, LAA, BMFA, and BPA. Most seem to do a great job, including (in my opinion) the LAA.