Let's face it... captjns is just an American expat, working in Europe, with everything to gain and nothing to lose to the policies of the IAA. He cannot argue on the pertinent issues, so he continues with the personal attacks that one comes to expect of arrogant Americans. reminds me a lot of the times I have visited New York... the rudeness, the arrogance, the complete failure to grasp the argument.
Although we already know that our American visitor will not be able to grasp the argument, I will reiterate it. It is really exceedingly simple.
1). The IAA is acting under pressure from a company that is trying to gain an economic advantage by hiring foreigners. That in itself is corrupt.
2). The IAA is extending a facility to foreign pilots that is not being reciprocated by the FAA. That is simply foolish.
I am also rather amused that our American expat is so keen to stifle debate on the basis of where one lives. That is such a completely spurious tactic that I just have to laugh. As a British and EU citizen, I am far more qualified to make the argument than he is.
No, I think if anyone should give it a rest, it should be captnjs. Unless, of course, he can argue the issues... no. Probably not.