Those are legitimate questions.. I guess... But why don't one of you answer my question? Why are you so afraid of ALPA having to justify it's monopolistic existence? What is so wrong with having a debate as to why those that are representing us are doing so in a particular way.. and more importantly, their impetus for moving us in a particular direction? Many are concerned about the OBVIOUS conflict of interest that exists at national. You cannot deny that it DOES exist. I can cite an example of where the moustache wasn't able to comment on a DOJ ruling because of a conflict between DAL and UAL... So there are many out here that want to know why we are paying for "national" representation, and what that "representation" is doing for us. As I have said many times, I do not think anything will come of DPA, but I do want to let the leadership at alpa know loud and clear that their days of elitism and non-accountability are over. Notice I said I want them to know this... whether they take the message to heart is to be seen. I'm not holding my breath.

Merry Chrismahanikwanzika