@Professor 156297 wrote:
I think we should all be supportive of ANY efforts being made to promote our industry. [/quote]
On this we definitely both agreeQuote:I see no reason to pick apart anything positive that occurs no matter how small.The chance of a 100% sweeping change, in one fell swoop, that meets everyones best case scenario is unrealistic.
Changes can occur gradually. A small trickle of water can wear away a mountain given time. Everything doesnt have to change by a great flood.
I think the point I’m trying to make here is that we should not view things through rose-colored glasses – it’s one thing to reflect and build on the positive points – but it’s another thing entirely to declare it a huge victory in the manner that they did.
Had they said “We’ve fought a tough battle, and although we were not successful in all instances, we did win the right of appeal and we will focus on this positive outcome as we prepare to take the issue to the Federal Appeals court” – I think that would’ve been very graceful and accepted by most sides.
Contrast that with what was actually said – and I think you can see that this “putting on a brave face” is getting old.