So the flying public still likes to fly out of smaller markets and/or fly out of markets with greater frequency. Mainline still likes regional carriers to do this, I presume because of money.

Because this relationship exists, and the fact that regionals have lower minimums (even with the new ATP rule), does the regional and/or mainline partner have a responsibility to develop the regional pilot group?

-Similarly-

If the supply of pilots in the pipeline dwindles (as the media now likes to spread like wildfire) does the regional and/or mainline partner have a responsibility to develop the regional pilot group?

-Finally-

If a pilot has something in their past, i.e., the "skeleton in the closet" should they be damned forever?