"I can't justify my position so I'll just assume it's hero worship"
Circle back to the original argument and make the case for it. You assert NVK on the board is bad but could only find one instance of potential malfeasance that was put in check by another board member. Highlighting how robust a 9 person board is at keep things clean.  Then you ignore a very clear track record of technical understanding (probably good for a board member to have) and call it hero worship.

So again. Go fuck yourself.