The pension tragedy should never have been allowed to occur in this 'land of the free'
I note that the PBGC netted a profit of over $330 million before they closed shop. It would have been highly appropriate to send that money towards those airline employees that lost so much.
As to '411a'. I have watched his posts over the years and wondered at the kind of person who thrives on highlighting other peoples misery. Unfortunately I have seen a few of his type on assorted flight decks.
He seems to have a little technical knowledge in a rather narrow field. If, indeed he ever served as a crewmember he must have been a nightmare to fly with, to the point of safety being adversely affected.
His astonishing lack of people skills must be a constant challenge throughout his everyday life in fact.
His are the 'hit and run attacks' easily enabled by on line
anonymity. Others have probably noticed he never responds to the irritation he causes.
Indeed, that is what gives him the greatest pleasure, and what makes him such a sad little man.
Cowardly is not an adequate description, for this pontificating, waste of space
and he does not represent or deserve to mix with the professionals on this forum.
But, once again, I am playing his game, responding to his verbal diarrohea.
It has been suggested in the past that he should be banned from this forum, but that idea has not been implemented. I have a healthy respect for free speech myself.
To repeat, 411a, you do not represent this profession, (even from another era) I knew and still know plenty of Gentlemen from your 'heyday' and any like you were shunned by those who knew better. You like to think of yourself as the knowledgeable, and clever voice of experience.
This you are not.
Perhaps some more adversity in your life would have served you well, provided some humility even. If anything about your past is true, you moved up quite quickly in civil aviation. Then again I know many people who were as lucky and still manage to have a sense of decency and gratitude for their good fortune.
So carry on 411a with your little game, however, you are not one of us.
Last edited by stilton; 9th June 2006 at 20:40.