Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
Caplinger's reference to Chinese abortions was a mistake. A mistake because it showed bad judgment by letting emotions take over from a dispassionate view of current facts.
Roberts' letter calling a legal organization supported by many thousands of Delta pilots a "scourge" was a similar mistake. He showed bad judgment by letting his emotions overtake him.
Carl
I've been wondering when we'd see you pop up again. Welcome back!
TC call out the troops in response to Kingsley's letter?
In response to your post above, the 2 do not even come close to equating - apples and oranges. The scourge he refers to is DPA, the organization - it is not targeted at any individual.
I've heard him speak multiple times over the last few weeks. He is adamant that no one is to be belittled, insulted, ostracized, etc for having filled out a DPA card. IMO he has exhibited the very spirit of inclusive union leadership in this regard. Like this message board, and any other form of written communication, it is very easy to have your words misconstrued. The "scourge" outrage is misplaced. He has very clearly stated that all Delta pilots are ALPA members and will be treated as such.