Originally Posted by
Golden Bear
I'm fairly certain it is by definition not an open letter if not signed.
Kinda loses rhetorical impact if the writer does not stake his reputation on the content being proposed. You could have written it yourself, and then just claimed it came from someone else. That would undermine the content incredibly.
So, yes: it is different since it is unsigned.
Here you go:
APA Leadership and Fellow AA Pilots,
As momentum mounts and the groundswell of support continues toward a “no confidence vote in AMR management,” I’d like to offer another pilot’s perspective. Please delete or disregard my attached letter if you are too busy or uninterested in the internal debate that appears all but settled amongst our pilots. I respectfully appreciate both sides of the argument and sincerely hope that the majority is right, that my instincts are wrong and that a merger with US Air (at this time) is not simply “fool’s gold.”
I certainly don’t pretend to own a crystal ball or have access to deeper insights than those responsible for leading, but I care too much to simply “pay my dues and hope for the best.” Destiny is a choice … leadership requires vision, character, courage, communication and action. Please choose wisely.*
I have complete confidence in the pilots of American Airlines.
Respectfully and All the Best!
Captain Michael Tetrick
AA Pilot // APA Member
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