Originally Posted by Plumber

While I understand your sentiment, i would guess that many people on this board are well educated on what is happening in the world...and would empathize with those people you are referring to.

I see the term as a reference to the old ships where everybody had to row to their destination and there was a lot of misery and moaning going on.....I dont see it as a slight to the plight of the unfortunate people forced into certain situations in today's world. But then again, I am not the most politically correct person here.

Happy flying!