>>>There are a lot of people out there that are still not sure as to which side of the fence they should be on.

Bob,
That is their problem. If they can't decide - shame on them!

>>>Hiding our heads in the sand will not make this go away. If the slabbers don't have the opportunity to present their case to us at the convention

I'm sure they will find other ways.<<<

Let them find other ways. This is MY convention not theirs. I say NO to a seminar and NO to them! Best, Jim