You say that but don’t acknowledge that the VX purchase WAS part of the evolution. The Delta invasion put a fire under their a$$ and they realized they had to do something ASAP. AS bought VX for a number of reason that have been stated more than once but the highlights are 1.) AS had to keep further competition from gaining market access. 2.) Eliminate direct competition. 3.) Grow to a size that would prevent themselves from being consumed by another company in order to protect the shareholders, as AS has been a cash cow for a decade. This rapid growth could not happen organically so the only option was an acquisition. When you say AS only bought 5-10 more years, being that VX was the item purchased, you’re acknowledging that VX had no future on it’s own and will only cause the eventual downfall of AS. I don’t think so. A whole lotta change can happen in 5-10 years. Remember the lost decade, 2001-2011? You gotta step back from the “US vs. YOU” and ride the ride. In the end, we’re going to be just fine.