TexasRedneck
New member
Glenn, I don't know what you do, but in my line of work when I'm on ranches I'm working - which usually translates to being sweat-soaked - not a thing that makes me want to tote a pistol in a sweat-lined pocket.
And TSRA does *not* support OC per my discussions with the leadership. They're not opposing it, but they have chosen to "remain nuetral". Prior discussions with certain staff members said that TSRA saw no need to push for OC based on the "lack of desire of TSRA members to promote OC" (paraphrasing there). When asked about poll numbers, etc., it was revealed that there had been no polling, but just a "gut feel" about the general consensus. Well, I AM a TSRA member, and it's obvious that I DO want OC.
Rather than to say the things that the prior leadership and others closely connected w/TSRA have said, the new board appears to be leaning more towards "first things first" - a move I applaud. However, I think it's important that the leadership communicate some sort of long-term goals/ideas to works toward, because I can assure you that the general public consensus is that TSRA will not work towards or openly support OC under any circumstances - and that is *not* the impression I've gotten with some recent discussions - but it was also readily apparent that the folks I spoke with were not aware of some comments made by others representing TSRA. It may well be that the new direction simply hasn't made its' way down the line yet - no large organization turns or redirects quickly, and I understand that.
But rather than try to tell someone that's been CC'ing for over 15 years how to do it, and implying that finding it difficult is somehow indicative of a lack of mental capacity, if you are REALLY in favor of OC, then so state and become part of a process of determining how to best address the issue. I always welcome constructive suggestions on the subject of CC - as long as it's done with the understanding that I've done it for many years - and likely in ways that took a bit more ingenuity than some might think.
And TSRA does *not* support OC per my discussions with the leadership. They're not opposing it, but they have chosen to "remain nuetral". Prior discussions with certain staff members said that TSRA saw no need to push for OC based on the "lack of desire of TSRA members to promote OC" (paraphrasing there). When asked about poll numbers, etc., it was revealed that there had been no polling, but just a "gut feel" about the general consensus. Well, I AM a TSRA member, and it's obvious that I DO want OC.
Rather than to say the things that the prior leadership and others closely connected w/TSRA have said, the new board appears to be leaning more towards "first things first" - a move I applaud. However, I think it's important that the leadership communicate some sort of long-term goals/ideas to works toward, because I can assure you that the general public consensus is that TSRA will not work towards or openly support OC under any circumstances - and that is *not* the impression I've gotten with some recent discussions - but it was also readily apparent that the folks I spoke with were not aware of some comments made by others representing TSRA. It may well be that the new direction simply hasn't made its' way down the line yet - no large organization turns or redirects quickly, and I understand that.
But rather than try to tell someone that's been CC'ing for over 15 years how to do it, and implying that finding it difficult is somehow indicative of a lack of mental capacity, if you are REALLY in favor of OC, then so state and become part of a process of determining how to best address the issue. I always welcome constructive suggestions on the subject of CC - as long as it's done with the understanding that I've done it for many years - and likely in ways that took a bit more ingenuity than some might think.