Originally Posted by
Sunvox
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.
I never thought that 2 semesters of English Lit. would ever be useful, but.... I've read the Scarlet Letter and I have no idea what your point is. Hawthorne's repeating theme throughout his work is the burden of secret sin and the elusiveness of atonement. Pin wearing scabs are hardly wearing a scarlet letter of public alienation and only a precious few have done anything close to attempting atonement.
When I had a flight bag, I had a decal that said "9/11 - Never Forget, Never Forgive". I wouldn't forgive a 9/11 terrorist, nor will I ever forget. Scabs terrorized our careers for money, not a belief in country or religion. Who deserves more contempt?
Prater was wrong, and so are you, we don't have to put the scab issue behind us. f those guys.