Were you present at NALTEA's inception?  Did you help to author any of its founding documents?  Ever attended a conference?  Served on one of its committees?  Offered anything in the way of constructive advice?  No?  Didn't think so.

You do not argue, Mr. Ahern--you gibber.  All we ever seem to get from you is pessimism and negativity.  I sometimes think you post here for no other reason than you simply like seeing your own words in print.  Quite frankly, it's growing tiresome.