I will take the other side of the scab argument.

As a society we should strive to "rehabilitate" criminals.

With that thought in mind, I believe most folks would agree that crimes have a relative seriousness. Stealing one's job is serious, but, in my opinion, not worthy of a lifetime penalty. Some scabs with whom I have flown are reprehensible on their own merit today, others are not.

If you disagree, I ask you to read The Scarlet Letter.

I do not believe crossing a picket line is a lifetime offense. I believe there is room for forgiveness at some point in time. '

Witness the discussion among New Hires on the perception of an overly aggressive ALPA introduction as evidence that focusing on the past too much can be counter productive.