Originally Posted by Blaine01

I have to agree with you, as would almost all pilots that have been flying 121 for any length of time. The problem is the OP, and many with similar views, are new to the ballgame. Give them a few years and it is inevitable their views will change. Many of us when we first got on with an airline were in that "honeymoon stage" and didn't see the turd through our rose tinted glasses but that changes. What is sad is that this may be a hobby to some, but to the rest of us it is how we feed our family. We all love aviation but for the love of god don't say you would do this job for free. If you want a retirement hobby go play golf and give your spot to one of the 1000's of pilot on furlough trying to find a way to EARN a living.