There is no doubt that Air Cadet gliding has been damaged to such a point that it will only ever be a shadow of its former self and I understand why people feel the need for petitions and protests. There is however still an ATC gliding organisation in the UK and if the recovery plan goes ahead in something similar to its current form many cadets will still get the chance to experience gliding. I do however worry that raising the general public's awareness of what has gone on in the past, how much has already been spent and how much more will be required in the future is only likely to lead to more financial scrutiny and even tighter purse strings.