Our competative edge so to speak is a feeble attempt by management to lower our standards. Because Mesa's salaries or operating costs due to the very fact that they are not top heavy is a justification for our senior guys to leave? The very reason Mesa is not top heavy is due in part of operating enviroment of that company. The reason we are top heavy is because we had a good product to offer which is the very reason why DL paid BILLIONS in the acquisition of Comair. This competative edge statement that is utilized more nowadays than we have CEO's is nothing more than an attempt to lower our standards. Personally, I would rather be a small company, with loyalty, high motivation providing a quality product to our mainline partner if in return we receive the reward of longevity, stability and financial gains deserved for providing this product. This would produce the competition in a positive manner with everyone wishing to be teamed with a winner. This competitive edge BS has been used for the last pay freeze, two letter of agreements and reductions in OUR flying. How about a strong leadership that is proactive as opposed to reactive...or ANY leadership for that matter. We are all aware of the economic state of this industry no to mention this country. However, I have yet to see any POSITIVE alternative strategies as opposed to reductions in attempting ride the storm out. I have said my peace...just frustrated as everyone is however top heavy is not the problem rather is an indication of how good it used to be. Those are the soldiers i need in my battles.