I sent my comments today to Lauren Clarke KB1YDD, the current ARRL
Development Manager, with cc to all directors in the list recently
distributed on this reflector plus CEO NY2RF. I said I will make no
further donations and that I am taking them out of my living trust
(like a will). I told them how awful I believe the gag order and
censure action are and I explained my business/board credentials and
my history with respect to ARRL. I expect no response since the gag
order (Code of Conduct) explicitly prohibits such ... and that's the
point of all this controversy. My language was fairly strong but
less so than in my first draft. I think it fairly reflected the
gravity of their ill-advised actions. I am somewhat concerned about
possible retribution and I expect to be persona non grata in
Newington for the rest of my life. I regret that, having been a
friend of the League for over half a century, but I think they need
to hear these things from many if they are ever to realize how
grievously wrong they are on this one. I will remain a life member
and hope to see a tidal change in their attitude, policies and
actions during that life, not because of what I said but because of
how many others say similar things.
/Rick N6XI