I must take issue with the assertion that in both occupations (FA and Pilot) that anyone can do it but not everyone can do it well. That may hold true for Flight Attendants but is absolutely laughable when it comes to pilots. I have been a flight instructor way too long to stomach or tolerate that one. The mere fact that was put forth on this forum makes an interesting point. At NWA with a Flight Attendant group that has been playing musical unions since they were represented by the ALPA S&S division in the early 1960's until now, one thing has remained constant. That is the FA's collectively think that "2 more weeks of new hire training and I could have been a pilot!" Because of that the mantra of the FA union has remained the same "Egual pay for equal work! we are all on the same airplane we should all be paid the same!" or similar drivel. When AFA infests Delta no net good will come to the pilots, and you will see the FA's try to institute a "MEE TOO!" clause in their contract like they have done at most airlines. "MEEEEE TOO!" is a lot worse for pilots that you might immagine since any thing that you bargain for(except for pay and pension) must be instantly awarded to the FA's also. That means that when you negotiate with management over a perk or benefit you are negotiating for the FA's as well. Without their help I might add. Management sitting accross the table must compute the cost not only for that perk or benefit going to the pilot group but too half-again that many FA's.The "benefits" to the pilots of a unionized FA group only begin there...........Wear that pin at your peril!