ALPA doesn't represent you personally, they represent the card you carry in your wallet. It doesn't matter who sits in your seat, as long as they carry the card. When you finally realize that, you will want anything but ALPA, not matter how "good" you think ALPA is. For example, if Delta goes on strike, and you cross the line, as long as you are willing to carry the card(pay dues), you are now a DALPA pilot.