Originally Posted by
johnso29
Submitting a card to DPA doesn't automatically imply that one supports DPA. Isn't it possible that over half of those pilots that submitted cards no longer support DPA? Isn't it possible that after reading the DPA talking points, sifting through the BS and finding the facts, one decided for themselves that DPA isn't the better choice?
Of course that's a possibility. In fact, it's already happened. DALPA's Special Committee started a campaign called 'I want my card back' or something like that. DPA got 9 requests to return their card. All 9 got returned.
Originally Posted by
johnso29
Plus if DPA truly has 5500 ACTIVE cards, then where's the vote? Almost 4 years and we are still waiting. What's the hold up?
You've already alluded to the holdup above. Statistically, you have to assume that a certain percentage either won't vote or changed their minds. I've heard they would like 6,000 active cards before they file for a vote. Statistically, that would be a number that should guarantee a win. I don't think you should go forward due to pressure from people who already hope you'll fail. I advocate waiting until the numbers are there.
In the meantime, I advocate DALPA behaving like a union trying to restore our profession. That would be the quickest way to kill DPA.
Carl