Tin:

Lawson and the RJDC were both used as straw men in D-ALPA politics and since both originated in Comair some web board bigots paint with a broad brush. In reality Lawson and the RJDC were nearly opposite ends of the spectrum. Lawson was an ALPA EVP, while the RJDC was suing ALPA alleging that Lawson, among others, breached their Representational duty.

Lawson more represented ALPA's current direction. The RJDC came at issues from a very grass roots representational perspective which resonates with ALPA's very early history. They were on opposite sides of the battle.

Not that I'm above bigotry myself. But, it makes more sense to focus attention on those who have the responsibility and the power to make a positive change for our profession.