I would have thought a lawyer, even one not qualified to practice outside his Canadian state of residence, would be careful of making false accusations on a public forum. The AOS Nominating Committee will have used an alternate for any selections where even a perceived conflict of interest may have been possible. Further, to the best of my knowledge, any change to the nominating procedure would have been notified the correct time in advance, long before a Nominating Committee could even have met. I am sure Will Rhodehamel complied, as always, with the AOS bylaws.
Personally, I think the nominated slate could not have been stronger, better balanced as to experience and gender and I compliment the Nominating Committee on doing an outstanding job. I am sorry that Howard Bronstein did not inspire the members to advance him further but I am sure they decided with the best interests of a great organization at heart. I am a little confused however. I heard Howard Bronstein saying he wanted no part of this silly petition when Ginsberg got it underway so I must ask the question of its promoter. Is this something done with Howard Bronstein's blessing or is this grandstanding for some other purpose? Also, I think before anyone signs anything, they would be well advised to find out who else may be on the "Ginsberg Slate". Andy Easton
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