Snaps..
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What we do when Mick comes back is to start a new thread asking peope to sign a petition to be submitted to FLM
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I sort of agree. I think an open letter to DB via the letters page of Runners World (if they have the balls to print it) rather than a straight petition. Then as you mention ensure the media pick it up.
If the thread tags onto this it'll be the same as a petition, but hopefully provoke a response from DB.
Needs to be tactfully done though so we don't shaft MicknPhil.
Only a thought, but I'm sure either approach will be a winnner :-)