[Gerry Zagorski]

You either learn to how to work inside the machine to influence it and make a difference or work outside it and make peripheral noise here or other places to no avail. There are times for both.

I've been on both sides of this and can say without a doubt working inside the machine although sometimes frustrating and can wear you out, has gotten more results then trying to make changes outside of it.

That's my perspective.. Your mileage based on your perspective, circumstances, your willingness for patience and comprise may vary.

It's like any relationship. I've had my moments of throwing in the towel since things did not go my way but this is a marathon and not a sprint..

Merry Christmas and stay thirsty my friends...