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Old 24th June 2008 | 23:28
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BerksFlyer
 
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Flashdance,

You're right, it's unfortunate that it was posted here. Though if there was no paper story, it would never have happened! Criticism here has come about because the paper chose to write a story about him, which makes people on here think 'why's he getting attention, he's not unique'. So that's why he's unfortunate in a way. Much like the one in the linked story, if you don't remember the thread on here about him. He was criticised because his dad was chief pilot with Titan and, frankly, anyone willing could be in the right hand seat at such a young age with that advantage. So when people like that get attention, it's unfair on those who aren't so lucky. Afterall, everyone has to get the same licences. I'm not taking it away from anyone, we just play the hand we're dealt. But that doesn't mean that because you've been dealt a good one you should get extra attention, which those who aren't so fortunate, would never get.
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