If you look at the bigger picture you only have to ask yourself a few questions.
Who is the winner if the takeover is allowed?
Who will stand to lose with any takeover?
I think the answer to the first question is self apparent and the answer to the second question is the staff and the Australian public.
Now is the time to phone your local Federal politician and say that if they are a coalition member you will vote against them at the next election if they go along with the takeover.Hit them where it hurts and that is their re-election prospects,it is the only thing politicians care about.
If your Federal rep is an opposition member then tell him/her that you are a life long Liberal voter but will vote for Labour if they kick up enough of a stink about the election.
If Costello thinks there is enough mileage in this issue he might block it especially if he thinks it might win him some support in ousting Howard.
Qantas is an Australian icon ,whats next? Will Iemma sell the Harbour bridge to raise money for some other policy.Just look at how much a coffee costs in the terminal and you understand why everyone is fearful of an airline run by the same people who own the terminal.
In Darths interview last night he has been asked to stay on …so much for his statement that he could not guarantee his own job security.The part I really liked was the hug and kiss between MJ and Darth,she was so happy she was almost crying ,they have finally got what they wanted.In fact MJ said that the share holders should be happy because they are getting a good price on their shares.