Convenient way to pose the question. If you ask it like that, the literal answer is indeed "zero." The real question is "how many jobs would be associated" (with diminished share of JV flying). Stating that the slack is taken up elsewhere detracts from the reality of lost job opportunities directly attached to our level of JV participation. It's concerning to me that this particular question and answer seems to purposefully sidestep what's on our minds; the number of jobs tied to each unit measure of Delta pilots' participation in the JV. More jobs is better. Hoping to find replacement flying to a makeup for lost JV flying is no way to protect our pilot force. The twist in this Q & A feels reminiscent of the MD team salesmanship in the TA1 roadshows. Red flag!