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Hi GroundUrMast,
I do believe the purpose of grounding includes reducing the chances of a lightning strike, limiting the voltage during a lightning strike or other fault, getting rid of static buildup, and stabilizing voltage. Lightning strikes may not be the primary reason the service is grounded, but I'm pretty sure it is the primary reason an antenna mast is grounded.
That last paragraph I wrote was agreeing with you. I want the path of least resistance to continue to be the primary electrode, not passing through my house and devices.
I do believe I misinterpreted the NEC code and you got it right. I was looking at 250.54. Where they state "shall not be required to comply with the electrode bonding requirements", I now think it means that not all bonded electrodes have to meet the requirements of an effective ground.
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