Brothers,
As a candidate, I would say the EA degree because it was so completely new to me. I had a great team of men give me all three degrees.
I was fortunate enough this year to confer the Master's degree on my young (20 year old) nephew. What a pleasure and honor for me!
It seems to me that we have shortened the degree lectures since I was initiated, passed and raised. I think this may be a disservice to the newly initiated, passed and raised Masons. I understand that it makes for a long night, but for the candidate, they should be given as much light as the lodge can bestow.
Making it "easy" to become a Mason may not be the best thing for the Fraternity. We should emphasize quality, not quantity.
Tim Fleischer
PM Salado Masonic Lodge #296