Unfortunately to the great unwashed, "GA" is just seen as a hobby for the well heeled. Dick, for all his good intentions, is just seen as another rich guy complaining about being hard done by. Joe public pays him as much heed as they do the horsey neighbour being upset that the council is resuming his polo fields. Sensationalism, brow beating and accusations of unprofessionalism thrown at everyone who disagrees with him are not doing him any favours.