"1. Portsmouth Committee status.
A. 2010 ratings.
B. Ad Hoc report on alternate ratings systems for beach cats."

Reading a report into the record doesn't necessarily imply a discussion, question or vote.

I've attended any number of business conventions; and attended the MHC meeting in St. Pete. Still, I'm sure I could learn a lot from you. It's just that my view of a business meeting is far different than yours. In my view each of your agenda items should be allocated three to five minutes for discussion, a question called and vote taken. Fact finding, debate, and general "politicking" should be completed long before the meeting.

And, yes, people always complain. But once debate has concluded and a decision made you would have that process as answer to the complaints.

What I see is a fractious question being buried in committee. It may well be that the culture of USS has become that of being "enamoured of the process". At least it seems that way to me. If that is the case, remaking the organization will be a monumental task. One that I surely don't want any part of.

John, you work hard and I appreciate your efforts. It just seems there should be more results.

Thanks again, enjoy Phoenix.