Hey, you took the time to put it there, I thought I'd take the time to look. I put a smiley face there -- I figured you'd understand it was light-hearted ribbing in the same spirit you intended your Avatar. Right?



I'm not sure where you got the impression I was trying to present myself as old anything. I have spent some time trying to educate myself, as I consider the workrules that affect my lifestyle to be exceedingly important. I do not ascribe to the "ignorance is bliss" method of living my life. If that means I happen to be more familiar with the details and processes than the average "let somebody else worry about that" Joe, then so be it.

I also vote in every Primary and General Election. I thereby earn the right to complain when the duly-elected representatives do the wrong thing. IT amazes me how much the "ignorance is bliss" folks will complain about how things are going, but won't take the time to vote against the candidates.


And my opinion is that's nothing more than a cliche - - a tired cliche at that.


Our union has made it clear from the very beginning that there are issues far more important to the pilots than pay rates. Four very specific, fundamantal core issues were developed by intense research and polling of the crewforce to represent those things that WE want most, and will insist on in a ratifiable TA.


Quick.


Do you know what they are?





It was my estimation, based on your "it's all about the money" post, that you either have never heard of them, or you have forgotten them. Therefore, instead of publicly condemning you for your apparent lack of understanding, I pointed you to a place where you can learn about them. It's your choice to avail yourself of that opportunity or not, and your choice to believe them or not.


If you still insist it's only about the money, I believe you'll find yourself in the minority.


And that's merely my opinion.



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