Not sure of the point here, unless it’s just to confuse or spin Burns’ point, which I found eloquent. “ NDAs about launch schedules aren't really going to get us in trouble about ITAR” Duh! Breaking ITAR rules will only get you in trouble with the government. Breaking NDAs only gets you in trouble with the working partner which whom you signed it.
My suggestion in all of this is isolate the WE / THEY arguments in favor of examining each candidate on their own merit. I judge that on both sides of this argument that “Party” lines that are being drawn inflates or deflates some individuals credentials to serve well.
Three things I have learned in my many years of dealing with people in general and boards specifically is that 1. those who dost protest the most have agendas That aren’t always clear. 2. People with agendas seldom make good board members. 3. Those who don’t have their own merits to stand on tend to make alliances that benefit only themselves.
What is best for AMSAT is not voting for a ticket, but rather voting for the best people, period.
73,
EMike McCardel, AA8EM Past Senior Editor AMSAT News Service Past AMSAT-NA VP Educational Relations Former ARRL, Ohio Section, Affiliated Club Coordinator
On Jul 16, 2020, at 6:18 PM, Bruce Perens via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
NDAs about launch schedules aren't really going to get us in trouble about ITAR