"That does not mean I don't want to hear what the really smart people have to say that would have a negative impact on our investment,"

Neither do I, thing is, I prefer really smart people that have a meaningful message and are not here to simply stain the board..

perhaps you misunderstood this....

Seems a bit unbecoming a professional, however, if that is the tone of the board that members wish.....so be it.

doni