Yes, I agree with that completely. My only hesitation in writing a letter of support is fear of being perceived as a carpetbagger.
I'm really not concerned that the application will be denied anyway. So far, the letters against seem wrong, weak, or short-sighted (at best).
Looking forward to other Laidlaw news in the meantime.
"At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid."
-Friedrich Nietzsche