No! No! Obviously, with all the controversy this subject is generating, the only solution is all encompassing government control and regulation to enforce fair and objective standards and prohibit false claims and all other sleazy activities.

Let's start off with a name - How about "Government Regulation of all Endeavors on the Appalachian Trail" or GREAT. I think we could do this for a paltry 50 million or so per year (and it would create jobs!) I'll volunteer to be the first agency head.....


(Just to remove any lingering doubts, I am trying to be sarcastic, in the unlikely event that anyone takes the above seriously.....)