Don't get me wrong. I think it would be wonderful for all pilot groups to stand up and say 'enough'. The problem is that we all have differing goals and objectives, and unfortunately there are some that are on top and some on the bottom at any given time. It will always be hard to get those on top to sacrifice themselves for "the Cause". How do you propose making that happen? While sympathetic to the AMR pilots' cause, I'm not gonna jump off a cliff to bolster their argument... sorry.. I just won't, and while few will admit this, many feel exactly the same way. I'd support you financially if you were part of my union.. but you chose the independent route. Maybe there will be some reconciliation between the AMR pilots and ALPA.. but time will tell. Maybe that safety in numbers thing...?

To compare this to other labor is a bit of a stretch though. Most private labor groups have already been through this and private corporate labor unionism is at a very low percentage these days. The problem here is public labor unions. Sorry, but I hope the Chicago teachers get their asses handed to them. Our children in this country are getting a pathetic education, and it is a direct result of these groups. America is becoming stupid, and we all know the reason. As a taxpayer, I am not getting my money's worth there.