Originally Posted by
Convairator
I agree with your inference and understand as well as respect your responsibility as moderator. However, the politics, and the leaders we choose to represent us do indeed directly impact us as pilots. Leaders whom find it important to disarm the military, impose carbon taxes on aircraft, and impose General Aviation user fee's can directly impact our industry, our security, our jobs, and our families. There is a strong need for moderation in these discussions, however, they are relevant, and should be debatable because it is our future in the mix.
Especially when politicians deem aviation as non-essential/non-important infastructure while at the same time they are flying around in 747's with C-5A's and C-17's following it everywhere they go.
Convairator -
Thank you for the understanding and consideration. Unfortunately it is WE - the very pilots who frequent this forum - who have proven over and over in the past that WE are incapable of thoughtful political discussion on the revelent issues which indeed affect us; the useful discussion degenerates into name calling and flamebait. Fortunately there are other forums where that is more acceptable.
A reminder from the TOS:
There are currently NO forums that provide a venue for discussing politics or religion. While DreamLaunch Media Ltd. and Airline Pilot Central embrace the diversity the world has to offer, these subjects often are very emotional and there are many different views. In our experience the wide range of views and emotions rarely contribute to a harmonious online community or beneficial contributions to the piloting profession.
You'll notice that I have not yet closed the thread. I like to think that we eventually mature and can have meaningful discussion. My reminder was just that - a reminder.
USMCFLYR