And it doesn't apply across the board to every single
association.


Dave wrote:
Doug, I get the ABA Journal, as well as its separate business lawyer's
glossy magazine.

So?

... I also get the AARP rags.

Are you 55 or older?

Both the President and the CEO of AARP are. Which is what I
said. In fact, they are both grandparents. In other words,
they are members of the group they represent. Your problem
with that is.... what, exactly?



.... True, I don't get a journal from
the AMA, as I'm not an MD.

I'm not either. It's a standard on public library shelves.
Meanwhile, the president of the AMA (as well as all but two
or three of their board and council members) are practicing
(or formerly practicing) physicians.



.... But it doesn't take a genius to make the
connections.

The obvious connection here is that you are used to seeing a
Commie under every bed & bedpan, and now you just can't
shake the habit.


Wake up to the real world.

Excuse me, but you are the one hurling accusations based on
total fantasy.

There are a lot of very good charity organizations,
professional interest groups & associations, civic groups.
There are also a few bad apples, as in every bunch.

*That* is the real world, Dave.

DSK