At least someone at the Screen Actor’s Guild seems to have some sense. The leaders of the New York branch of SAG want the group’s strike authorization vote to be called off because of the failing economy, and on top of that, they want the contract negotiating committee replaced.

I have to say, I think that’s a wise move. There are better days to have this battle – and sometimes you have to NOT fight, even though you may be justified in your fighting, for the betterment of the people you are supposed to protect.

As an organization SAG is supposed to protect its members. It should also, in my opinion, consider the needs of those that it directly affects, and would put out of work. In this economy people can’t afford to lose their jobs over Internet rights. There will be plenty of time for that fight when the economy is in better shape.

There is an emergency national board meeting being held Friday in Hollywood, and SAG President Alan Rosenberg has asked the New York leaders to attend.