I compare this forum with a generalized argument between Christians and Atheists. Atheists will always know more about Christianity then Christians do. That's why their Atheists, and that is why you can NEVER, ever convince them otherwise.

So, all we can do is just put differences aside and focus on the task at hand so we can all reach a common agreement.

I am an AWACer and I feel this "Do We Have a Future Here" campaign will be a success. I however see issues with the general idea behind it.

A regional airline is not a place to make a career as so many pilots at AWAC have made it. I understand that at one point in time an AWAC Captain on the BAE146 made more money then what was offered at United Airlines.

However if they would have accepted United's offer and allowed themselves to be tacked to the bottom of United's list way back when; these RJ Captains that are still here at AWAC could have been 777 captains and making a lot more at United while being based in ORD where they all want to be.

Now many of them are approaching 60 and are stuck at AWAC and asking for a future. I could care less about some of these futures. I care about MY future. As a person who is fairly new, not crusty, and wants to eventually move to the left seat and have enough time to get my PIC and GET OUT!!! To me, "Do I Have a Future Here" Is my ticket to continue with my career at AWAC without giving anything up.

I feel it is not just an AWAC awareness, but an industry wide campaign for public awareness that their pilot just got 5 hours of sleep last night and can't pay rent.