On 12/6/11, Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> wrote:
The Alton Mine hearing for Salt Lake City is tomorrow:
Salt Lake City, UT December 7th, 2011 Salt Lake City Library, 210 E 400 S 6:00pm-8:00pm
I have a class in Sandy starting at 7pm, and I will not be there.
I work for a living, sweating and exerting physical effort, and also will not be there. I have bills to pay (groceries among them) that take precedence over high-and-mighty issues of import decided by minds immeasurably superior to my own. That said, the cause is good. But if SLAS takes a stand as an organization, I will seriously considering dropping my membership. I go to star parties and club events as a purely social activity; entertainment...relaxation, enjoyment. BSing with like-minded individuals. When I'm not working or sleeping after a 20-hour day. NOT for political activism. Life in America in 2011 doesn't allow a lot of free time for working people. If your life does, God bless you. You are no longer in the majority. That said, while I may withhold my dues, I would still participate in club activities if allowed. Hi there, Brent. I'm beginning to understand. Would SLAS taking a stand threatening their non-profit status, or any other initiatives close to club leadership? I'm no legal professional. Kurt, you need to kick-in some more info at this point for those of us who aren't in the legal loop, thanks. This sucks actually. I would prefer that individual members make their voices heard, and SLAS, as well as the Ogden and Utah-Valley clubs, remain silent or neutral. A club is a club. Not a PAC. Keep it low-key, please, board members of utah astronomy clubs. My 3 cents.