A Confederacy of Dunces

Convention 2010 brought a unifying change.

But in at least one peculiar committee, weak minds prevailed.

The Small Locals Committee comprises thirty-six members appointed by former President Tom Lee (committees average twelve members). This packed committee voted against President Ray Hair and Resolution 17.

My intent with this piece is not to reopen wounds of disunity within AFM.

But I must point out that the size and origins of this committee, and the uniformity with which it voted against its own interests, are excellent reasons to question its pronouncements in the future.

Clarification (8/6/2010): This piece originally implied that the Small Locals Committee received an extra $1,800. Committee members don't receive $50 extra in consideration of serving on a committee, but may receive an additional $50 per diem if their committee meets an extra day.

The point remains the same: the Small Locals Committee's size, origins and unified stance against the interests of small locals undermine its credibility.