This just in, from an AMA associate member:

I just phoned for ballots for myself (an associate member) and my husband (life member), as “directed” to in AMA’s reply.

Receptionist connected me to Tom Barlow’s voice mail. His outgoing message said “if you are calling to request a ballot, leave your name and number and I’ll get back to you to make arrangements for you to get a ballot, if you’re eligble . . . .”

Why not just “leave your name and mailing address and AMA number”? Then they could send a ballot or an explanation of why you’re “not eligible”.

OR, the obvious solution – why not make it available via Adobe on their Website?


(Editorial comment: Good question. And the obvious answer is, because the good old boys who control the AMA make voting as difficult and as complicated as possible, to discourage participation, and to improve their chances of retaining power and control of what has become a personal fiefdom.)