"Jay Beckman" wrote:

Which, in turn, leaves all of us with the Hobson's Choice of: Do we
continue as we are currently going (with all the inherent risks...) or do we
change horses and hope the new horse doesn't balk at the bell.

There's risk either way, as there is whenever one has a choice to change
or not change something. There *is* a recent history on which to form an
opinion about the current leadership, but not nearly as much on which to
base an opinion about how good or bad the alternative might be. Some say
the current leadership has had its chance ... if you aren't satisfied,
it's time to give someone else the reins. Either way, as you said ...
vote.