If “Good Standing” is allowed to become a timely barrier to voting and convention participation, then leadership is no longer representing every post. It is deciding who counts, and who gets a voice, when it matters most. That is why the timing is the story. “Effective immediately,” tied to deadlines that are already behind us, landing right before convention. Whether it is incompetence or intent, the result is the same: a last-minute barrier with predictable political consequences. So here’s the standard to hold: compliance should be consistent and early. Representation should never be conditional at the last minute. Question your leaders. Now, and always. Support my bid for CA State Commander this June: www.guymcdermott.com