T-Scope is important, imo the most important, but an important way to fix scope is with unity. I much prefer to recapture flying with a the help from a regional ALPA MEC who sees the benefit with a possible quid then to fight them and the corporation for said flying.
By not fixing the current mess, and throwing them to the wayside we will gain no points and probably create a few enemies in the process.

I have looked long and hard at this issue. I was very vocal about a possible conflict a few years ago, but after much study, deliberation, and talking with many pilots with many different points of view, I came to the conclusion, that given where this industry is heading, protectionism will work great for a while, but for the long term it will leave us a lot worse off.

IMO what DPA will do is probably protect the big jets, and at some time fail in SJS.

I truly beleive that most majors cannot afford the necessary fleet renewal that they need to partake in. Because of this belief and the continued desire for consolidation that will continue across boarders it is imperative that we as a industry unite and not as separate special interest groups.

I too have no stomach for scope sales and for catering to everyone's needs, but that is what happens when the "leader" of your association is not a visionary, nor leader. I do know that this election will determine the future of ALPA. We need someone that is willing to rock the boat a little and the current incumbent is not my answer.