I'm with justjack on this.

I also have no dog in this fight but do know a few easties. If any west pilot thinks they have won anything- I think they are sadly mistaken.

The east pilots will never vote any contract in with the NIC included(and there is no way for a judge to enforce a favorable vote outside of Ch11), a middle ground or merger or split off of the two groups will be required to end this.

IMHO