This is very true but the sentiment and advocacy for their own pilots shows through with great vigor. I have a hard time reading the comms but everyone says they are selfish and overreaching in regards to the flying, they are staunch supporters of their state sick, (even for pilots from Montana) they advocated for training times commensurate with base circadian rhythm, and will always respond to calls etc. That's called representation. IMHO the ATL reps carry themselves like an overweight bully with a hall pass and an "understanding" with the dean.