[TalonDJ]

Voting against him because he does not understand Amateur Radio is foolish

The point is that as a governor he should already know about it. The tone and content of his response indicates a complete lack of awareness. Not just a partial one. Of all people a GOVERNOR should know about disaster preparedness.

[esarlls3]

Of all people a GOVERNOR should know about disaster preparedness.

I agree. Whomever was in charge of disaster preparedness in MA should have informed Mitt. If he didn't the ARRL leadership should have. He should not have to research emergency communications on his own.

I suspect Mitt made sure he had capable people in charge of disaster preparedness and let them manage it. He knew they needed a better radio system and provided one. I doubt he got involved in more details than that.

If Mitt has a bad impression of Amateur Radio, it's probably from a bad operator he came in contact with in the past. Let's not make it worse by being vindictive over ignorance. It's an opportunity for education - not a disqualification.