A real man of integrity would have stand up during the Star chambers of during any of the subsequent court cases. A previous B777 Chief pilot and Star chamber member was also " not a bad guy", but only came to the A.O.A. members assistance when dog ate dog in management.
Great men show their strength in time of need of others, not just when the need affects them personally.
Now I.R. has his back to the wall and want to be one of us, sorry , you will always be one of them.