Originally Posted by
Alan Shore
As you label those with whom you disagree.
I do not label everyone I disagree with here. Only the very small percentage who I know for certain.
Originally Posted by
Alan Shore
The problem that I have is that you do the exact same thing when you label those with whom you disagree as someone working against the best interests of the pilot group.
See above. I completely disagree.
Originally Posted by
Alan Shore
That too is an attempt to silence them, or at least minimize the validity of their opinions.
It's neither. It adds good background and foundation for people to decide. Regarding an attempt to silence, I've done just the opposite with people I disagree with.
But I've definitely experienced attempts at silencing here. I got a PM once that had the name of a 744A in the subject line. The PM said: "We know who you really are Carl." I sent it to a mod here. I later found out it was from the then chairman of Council 44. I've had PM's that hoped I contracted cancer and die. I've had people say they'd refuse me the Jumpseat if I didn't shut up. Those are silencing attempts. I've had reps that have been told by Council 44 reps that their opposing opinions were divisive and damaging to MEC unity unless there was a unanimous opinion. Those are attempts at silencing. Stating the airline position and union status of a member is not.
Carl