You're missing the point I'm suggesting that we propose the basic framework as an amendment, then refine it to specific suggestions if it passes.

I disagree. Not on missing the point - I did miss it. I think, however, that it's preferable to lock down the inflation rate prior to voting. It's a significant part of the amendment. Owners should know exactly what they're voting for.

I think Mike is right--owners should know exactly what they will be getting with the amendment.

How about we just don't change the current system, since it works?

Probably where I am leaning. I think it's tough to make major rule changes like this mid-stream. If we really think there is something wrong with the salary structure we would probably be better off blowing up the league and starting all over with the new and improved rules. But I don't think anyone wants to do that. But changing the rules mid-stream and affecting the team I put together...I am finding I have little enthusiasm for any of these changes.

It seems to me that there's a fair amount of discontent with the current rules, though it's unclear to me how much that discontent is distributed across the owners (or conversely, concentrated among a few owners). I'm not discontent with the rules per-se, but I think several of the proposals represent clear improvements.