David wrote.......

"This is MY hobby, I should be able to think for my self and collect whatever I wish."

You are 100% correct! Nobody is telling you what you can & cannot collect.

as to......

"How many on “The List” have too much time on their hands?"

I'm VERY sure all of us on the list would rather be spending our spare time on our collections rather than on the slabbing issue. The only problem is that we feel the issue is WAY too important to ignore.

and lastly......

"THE FINAL STRAW….that prompted me to chime in, is the recent post that the AC Chapter is donating to the antislabbing cause. I am a member of this chapter and resent this action of the board of directors without first consulting the members. This is not an emergent situation, which requires board action ONLY"

I too, am a member of the Atlantic City Chapter & I'm thrilled to see that they have stepped forward. As far as I am concerned it IS something that required Board action & could not wait for a membership vote as the money is needed NOW to prepare for the upcoming Convention. Good for them! Andy - Las Vegas