Today was the day...(The Michael Roberts/ExpressJet Story)
#526
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Now if only other pilots, at other carriers in ever increasing numbers would do the same thing^
I agree that there should be no special exceptions for anyone...take the nude-o-scopes and the genital molestations away for EVERYONE.
That being said....IF this would catch on with pilots at different carriers, it would at least give some press to what these machines do.
Do you know if the 777 FO is going public with this as you have?
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Maybe someone should point out that if the general public gets sick enough of TSA's crap, they'll stop flying. Which will then cost the jobs of many of APA's members.
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Just suppose...
...there was a mass wildcat strike by the pilots and flight attendents over this issue. That would force the issue in a way one person could not.
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We can only dream, but then all TSA would do is exempt pilots/flight attendants while the rest of the flying public would still have to put up with the pornomachines and genital gropes
All that being said, if something like what you have said were to occur it would probably bring about some much needed press about what these machines actually do and the safety concerns they pose contrary to the bull**it TSA puts forth about how safe they are
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I'm saying my employer hasn't figured out a bulletproof way to terminate my employment. What's bulletproof is the truth, and as long as I keep telling it, they keep bashing their heads against a brick wall.
Now, here's some news: A CAL 777 FO I've been in contact with just called to tell me she pulled a 'Michael' today.
Stay tuned...
Now, here's some news: A CAL 777 FO I've been in contact with just called to tell me she pulled a 'Michael' today.
Stay tuned...
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And good luck with your own legal ducks, SpatialD.
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More power to her and you^ and any other flight crew that joins in with both of you.^ .
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I say again, more power to her (if and when she goes public) and to you and any other crew members who bring to light what these machines actually do and the genital groping that is being done "in the name of security"