Well said Flybri.
If John Naka was here and healthy I'm sure that he would be a regular contributor to these platforms.
He would act to unite rather than divide. He would create a connectedness to bonsai for all.
Words that devalue our youth are more detrimental to those who project them than those they are aimed at.
Leadership involves creating opportunuties for others. If opportunities for our young people are denied then bonsai will fall into decline.
If you don't know about John Naka, check out this link
http://www.phoenixbonsai.com/JYN.html
Our youth are our future and they will take bonsai to places that we never imagined.
Cheers
Lindsay