I heard something which if true needs to be addressed. Apparently the rule about only those who are registered to attend are allowed in the convention hall (i.e. registered, delegates, visitors, etc.) was so rigorously enforced yesterday that people who wanted to attend the opening worship service were refused entry unless they had the required i.d. as someone who was registered. Thus there were several who ended up purchasing a $30 day pass to attend the service or they sat in the lobby.
I had issues with visitors being charged $225 (meals not included) to sit in the side gallery for the three days but I guess that is the decision of those organizing the event. But to require a pass to attend worship is over the top. Hopefully this was the result of miscommunication or if it wasn't that it will be remedied.
One person did see a bright side to it though. If purchased passes were required for worship, he thought maybe someone could set up a table for indulgences and help defray some costs :-)