Originally Posted by Jack Bauer

I couldn't agree more. The diehard ALPA defender/apologists try to build extreme examples to make it look like they are taking the intellectual high road. Unfortunately they don't seem to understand you can be assertive and make a point in public without "trashing" others. "Sulley" and Skiles strike a good balance...they aren't on some mad rant but rather a thoughtful, professional outline with the problem at hand. You can actually gain the respect of the public and those you are negotiating with when you handle yourself this way.

ALPA has formed such a staunch backroom, dealmaking attitude they have dropped the ball in their level of effectiveness with their constituents, the public and those they are trying to win over. Get real ALPA. You really don't know as much as you think you do and please stop assuming you know best simply because you say so.