How are slave plantations an example of a "purely capitalist state"? What is this purer form of capitalism that leaders and captains of industry wish to move us towards? More government involvement or regulation would move us away from capitalism not closer to it.

I love how everyone on this site is so quick to bash or flame posters with differing views (attacking the messanger, not the actual message). Those who have posted above have every right to say what they've said and I respect that--whether I agree with the content or not. Presentation of ideas is one thing, but attacking one for their views personally and insulting intelligence is completely different.

How is being conservative a bad thing? Some could say the same thing about being liberal, I don't think it's wise to criticize with such a broad stroke. I don't want to imply that I'm one or the other, but that's an assumption that can get people in trouble or very upset.

Do posters here feel that pilots are entitled to a high-paying job? Regardless of the consequences? I wished we got payed more and treated better, but until pilots begin to quit because of it, wages aren't going to change. There's too much labor chasing after a limited number of positions, that works to the bean counter's advantage, not the pilot's. By further limiting flying positions, you'll only create a greater surplus of pilots.