Originally Posted by
REAL Pilot
Its sad to NEED to explain this. If you have principles and fortitude and draw a line in the sand, YOU DON'T BACK DOWN. Weakness(capitulation) further destroys the very thing you are attempting to save. Look up the definition of sacrifice for a greater good. Think of if the revolutionaries would have measured the cost to themselves, we would still be in the British Empire.
Enough. No wonder our country is a mess
Carpe Diem
Hey, take it easy -- he's a military guy (like me). We know plenty about sacrifice for a greater good.
We're brought up as pilots in an environment that takes care of us, so most military guys aren't hip to how the airline business works and, especially, unions.
He's asking the question because he doesn't know or understand, but wants to. Don't crap on him because he's trying to educate himself.