great logic get on a plane, spend 3 grand on a trip half way across the world instead of driving 30 minutes to 1 of the 4 pro qualifier shows they offer in the states, BRILLIANT
WRONG, if all those great American BB from Steve Revees to lets say Kalman Szkalak used this logic how big would be bodybuilding
scene today
, but is o.k. if rest of the world attends US International contests.
Remember the days of Mr.International in Mexico,Mr.Universe in South Africa,Pro Mr.Universe in Sydney.
So no need for any International BB organisation ??.
If competitors from Lima,Tokyo or Sydney can travel everywhere US BB should too.
Oddly Americans were great tourists/travelers in post war (WW2) era, but lately
Looks like Mr.$ is the problem.