Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

That was not an attack, that was stating the reality of it.

As far as your questions:
I try to do a good job at work, Delta tries to run a safe but cost effective operation, and most guys/gays I fly with run a cut above what's required. Note the wording.

Whoops, you just made my point...

And yes, those deep on the inside do become entreched and in a sense brainwashed and consider that their reality. It is frustrating seeing that reality.