>But I think there are others, who deserve it even more than myself, >to be nominated. As the number of nominees has an upper limit, I would >stand in their way, effectively. And that's what I have to >avoid. Maybe another year ...
I don't think there's an upper bound to the number of nominees; only to the number people which can be elected. The electronic ballot paper has an infinite length. But you are well within your rights to decline any nomination. Casper