It is amazing how simple minded we are as people. We readily associate names and titles with small minded collectivism. How is USAPA any more or less than ALPA? Look at what the group currently called APA did to another group called TWA under the ALPA brand! If we change the organisations name to Bo'Jangles Pilot Reps will that somehow magically change human nature? Do you really think APA cares about the East/West issue? No, they only care about incentives.

The people in USAPA will be given positions within APA—they're already lobbying to make the move. The BPR will live on by another name and brand of marketing.

I understand if USAPA is the target of many individuals negative emotions, but that's all it is—emotional association.