I am an “x-SAG” member, “x’ mainly because of disgust in seeing how the “system’ operates. Status Quo is to collect members’ often hard-earned money to accomplish nothing. I also write, and have great empathy for all Screenwriters, as you, too suffer from a system which often rewards those who pen for money alone, not passion. I support Mr. Simons’ goals, and wish him Godspeed. It is also amazing to me how many creative people can raise cain about ‘”the republicans” and still support corruption in their own garden. An example is Mr. Freemans’ dissertation listed above. Go to his website, and you will see that all this man is interested in is collecting money from struggling artists who wish to do nothing more than practice their art. The true definition of dicipline is what one does when NOBODY is looking. Cleaning up ALL union systems starts at home, and I encourage all to start there. Hope is weak, BELIEF IS POWER. DO NOT LOSE THE FAITH-BELIEVE!!-Wolfgang Faust