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I am reluctantly drawn into this debate by your recent comments. FWIW, I am neither a LAME nor involved in this QF action in any way, nor am I or ever have been voluntarily involved with a union. Nor am I a socialist.
I can tell you however, it requires much more knowledge and intellect to be a good engineer than it does a pilot. I can also tell you as I know from close relatives that the men and women that maintain the aircraft both you and QF fly take immense pride, seriousness and responsibility in all they do in their profession.
They also carry and take home the burden of safe aviation every day. I also know that at least some if not most will not be able to sleep at night if they have any doubt about the quality of their work.
I sincerely hope the aircraft you fly in the RAAF will never get signed off as serviceable under pressure from the top. Nor the one you take as a civil.
Further, it takes far more knowledge and intellect to be able to distinguish between a communist and a western, capitalist society union delegate than you seemingly possess. Should you ever wish to educate yourself, look into the reasons that communism, or rather socialism took such a hold in the world. Especially the social conditions of the times. If you are too lazy to do so, PM me your number and I will take some time out to help you out.
Depending on how you've been indoctrinated, it may open your eyes somewhat or else cause you to bury your head in the sand, similar to so many generals in Viet Nam between 1948 and 1975 for example.
By associating yourself with the RAAF you are now putting shame on the Services by your ignorant and provocative and selfish comments.
Are you really worthy of the uniform and badges you bear? Are you the kind that would stand by your mates in the heat?? Or would you just turn your back and bury them... Hey, are you even Australian???
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