I guess we don't agree at all. I will say there was a difference -- they obviously asked it - and they obviously broke it down for us to see the percentage.

Here is how I see the meaning-

1. maintain opposition = actively (politically/publicly) oppose

2. drop opposition = do not actively oppose change to rule

3. modify policy = change the wording of ALPA policy with regard to age 60

There are huge differences in these 3 options. Do you really believe the wording didn't mean much? They just broke it down for ....what? I think they broke it down that way because they were the options available. But they lumped 2 and 3 to find a majority that does not exist.

Tony, people support #2 for many reasons. Here are some examples based on the premise that the rule change is inevitable.
A Doesn't expend resources.
B Doesn't make us obstructionist.
C Doesn't make us hypocrites on Safety.
D (this one is wordier) Next contract, doesn't put us in the uncomfortable position of demanding a 60 retirement while publicly favoring a 65.

#3 has the disadvantage of doing A/C/D in my opinion.