I for one appreciate the considerable effort Bill Lipe has put into this
discussion.
 
But I am wondering if there is anyone else out there who supports ROPA.
Most of the comments have been negative.  I admit I voted for it (SOPA
election) but am far from comfortable. But then, change is almost always
uncomfortable.
 
I also would like to know the rational for having the cooperating
societies provide so much financial support - why not let the RPAs foot
the cost?
 
John
 
John P. McCarthy, SOPA
Vice President, Sr. Archaeologist/Historian
IMA Consulting, Inc.
Minneapolis