I'm an airline pilot. And I have seen some screwed up hiring practices take place in the last seven years, thanks to AA. I have seen a lot good jobs go to people who were not nearly as comptetive as other's who were actually good people and paid their dues.

I thank you and admire your service to our country. However, if you want to pull the "I'm in the military and lead troops" thing to prove you have a bigger penus than me and argue your point about AA an airline hiring practices, try again. Not even the same sport.

I wouldn't try to argue with you about how to lead men in combat, since I have no experience. You have no first hand experience (that you speak of) in the airlines, nor their hirig practices.