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To me the idea of DPA in concept sounds like a OK idea, but as I have previously stated, and will omit for brevity, there are many issues that DPA will be ill-equipped to handle.

On the Unity front, you and I agree that a tenant of unionism is unity. We need to get that right to have any hope of restoring our profession. ALPA has its issues, but pilots are getting involved at all levels that see the NEED to return to the root of the organization, which is strength in numbers with a unified voice. Internal end fighting is good for 30 second news clips and talking points, but the reality is that many pilots, regional, major, national and international pilots associated with ALPA and IFALPA are working to strengthen the unity at all levels. We all want to see it quicker, and want decisions to be made that look farther than one or two plays down the road. I say lets work to improve it. It is was perfect we would have nothing to work for.