This thread is drifting into areas that, I am told, some consider too 'political' for this forum.
Right now, we're stuck with the 2008 as voted upon. For those not happy with it, there are two basic approaches that can have an impact.
First of all, the NEC is "law" only so far as it is adopted by the AHJ. You have every right to attempt to influence the AHJ to adopt your point of view, rather than that of the NFPA.
Secondly, before the ink is dry on the 2008, the process will start all over for the 2011 edition. Personally, I am a bit miffed at those of you who failed to put forth your opinions into proposals last time around- or to speak up when things were in the 'discussion' stage. It's always easier to avoid making a wrong turn ... than it is to turn things around.
Is the code writing process open to manipulation? Absolutely "Yes;" there are at least two US Supreme Court cases that have addressed 'corrupted' codes. Even so, our flawed system still beats every other one out there.
SO- let's start working on 2011 - and get this nonsense sent back to the rubbish bin.
