I think the OP is either not a very seasoned traveler, or is not spending enough time reading the financial pages (or both).

As someone who has been traveling very regularly for 20 years, I have seen changes in every hotel and air program I have been a part of, and in recent years, most of these changes have been negative impacts for the consumer.

This is the nature of business. You respond to current trends, and forecast for the future in order to keep your business solvent. Considering how horrible our economy is, to complain about something like this is just absurd. Does Marriott not have a right to do what they can to cut corners and shave costs to keep themselves in the black? In a bad economy, the travel industry is always among the first hit, and IMO, Marriott is doing the right thing for the longevity of Marriott.

To want to rally people to sit in front of Mr. Marriott to complain about a devaluation of points or change in TOS of a program that is a PERK is just silly.

If you are that displeased, then show your displeasure by taking your business elsewhere.