Originally Posted by
golfandfly
You keep talking about ALPA as it's the only entity dealing with political issues. How about SWAPA, APA, or the IPA? Why are all legislative failures associated with ALPA?
Probably because they are the only organization within earshot of Congress.
You really need a new set of talking points, because Herndon sent you a bad set. SWAPA, APA, IPA and the IBT
all lobbied for more restrictive rules. ALPA was in bed with the industry and had a bunch of Congressmen, Senators and their staffers who busted their cans to get us something better REALLY steamed.
ALPA came to the party kicking and screaming only after they were forced to by the other groups demanding something better.