Ok, lets get this in perspective. I am one, uno, sole, lone person. While I believe I am right, I am NOT interested in saying I have a right to impose my views on all this stuff on all the other members of WISPA. Two years ago, I asked, prodded, and then nagged, to see if WISPA would voluntarily attempt to get some kind of consensus or perhaps at least write a standard of principles when it comes to the business philosophy. I was booed down.
Like it or not, the semi-political aspects of business, being forced on us by an intrusive government, have to be dealt with. Do you as members believe you have a RIGHT to be in business? Without needing a license from some authority? Do you actually believe in free and unencumbered enterprise? Or does consensus fall elsewhere philosophically? What are the guiding principles that drive WISPA's policy stands? Is it just advantage for ourselves, however or wherever it can be found, including trying to get public money with strings that further tie our industry, or do you shoot for freedom first? If it's not the latter, then me joining will not change the philosophy of WISPA and it's advocacy, and I see it's efforts as ultimately being negative, not positive for my life and future - translated as "no money from me". Previous conversations on this list lead to a realization that some people are afraid to advocate a philosophy that runs counter to whatever ideology the regulators hold - as if being "yes men" will curry favor and therefore crumbs will fall in greater quantity from the master's table in DC. But if you had a clear philosophy up front, I think you could attract far more allies, the kind that stick with you, and help change the conversation. You keep asking for people to to set up and WORK for what you want, but continue to refuse to say what it is you intend to work for. I again ask for the leadership to demonstrate leadership and make a clear and unambiguous philosophical stand - and if I can agree with it, then I will support with time and dollars and energy. But until I know it's something I can back with a clear conscience, I (and others, as well) remain on the sidelines. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Neofast, Inc, Making internet easy 541-969-8200 509-386-4589 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -------------------------------------------------- From: "Forbes Mercy" <forbes.me...@wabroadband.com> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 3:19 PM To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Legislative Situation Is Dire > I'm sorry I guess I missed you at the Legislative Committee list when I > was putting this together sending out drafts and asking for comments and > help </sarcasm>. WISPA is a representation of those who show up to help > formulate consensus and policy, not my personal views. So easy to throw > darts at the end result when you wouldn't be part of the process, isn't > it? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
