Originally Posted by
captive apple
Why would you write anonymously to your congressman?
I think a few wires are being crossed on the word “forced”. Pilots can always call out fatigued and then they won’t let your operate the aircraft even if you wanted to.
Correct, but if your pay is being threatened or other action is taken against you as a result of calling fatigued, you now have motivation (“forced”) to work in a “fatigued state.” I don’t fly for OO so I’m not sure of the validity of the OP.