Originally Posted by
NuGuy
Having done a little bit of volunteer work myself, you need to realize that opinions & attitudes come in all shapes and sizes, and that "unity" doesn't necessarily mean unanimity, holding hands, telling war stories or singing folk songs.
"Everyone's opinion is important to us". Sez so right here on the little card they left on my pillow at the hotel. If you are going to require that all opinions be the emotional equivalent of neatly typed (in triplicate), double spaced, 1 inch margins, and page numbers in the upper right hand corner, I suspect you will be continue to be disappointed.
Nu
Point taken, and I am not advocating for a kumbaya yes-fest.
My post was specifically aimed at PD's (mis)characterization that DALPA worker bees are lazy, ineffective and out for their own advancement by carving out "career" committee positions rather than flying the line. While there certainly have been some that might fit that description, the VAST and I emphasize VAST majority of guys do ALPA work because they want to make things better.
It is not the sweet deal that some make it out to be. I actually had to take a large step back from doing ALPA work as it was sucking too much time away from my family life, and also because I became a pilot to fly planes, not a desk. Those that are currently doing the work, do so with my gratitude. While I may disagree with their methods, results or politics I still appreciate their work on my behalf.
PD's one liner sniper shots at these guys, which are largely unfounded, was what I took issue with. I had him as the sole resident on my ignore list for a long time, but as you correctly point out, he does bring a healthy measure of contrarian views to the party. It's simply the delivery and unbridled disdain for some (IMO) really great volunteers that I was addressing. It IS possible to dissent without disrespecting...