According to NWA 320 I'm stupid. He is probably right and others have also pointed out my poor grammar and writing ability. That also goes along with being stupid too I suppose. I'm just trying to understand this antiquated system in modern times but I think I am close to getting it now.

The regionals were not here in the beginning and regional pilots did not make the rules. Mainline pilots claims squatters rights because they were here first in the beginning, designed the system and wrote the rules. Regionals came after and regional pilots should never expect a level playing field. Also regional pilots should not complain because complaining is afforded to pilots at mainline, (the ones that wrote the rules) not at lower regional level. If something comes to the attention of mainline that the field may become to level, mainline will then be allowed the first opportunity to un level it or tilt it to mainlines favor. "we do know the Delta MEC led a push to remove that merger language at the 1998 ALPA BOD"

All flying should be returned to mainline. Regardless of what happens to regional pilots or how ever the mainline pilots flying is returned, it's ok as long as nothing bad happens to mainline pilots. What ever happens to regional pilots...well there regional pilots so it doesn't matter.