Originally Posted by
Boggie Dog
Do you not believe that a major interruption to air travel wouldn't help end this situation. This may be one of those times where TSA screeners hold a pretty big stick.
We are in a severe flu season!

Of course I do. I said this the first day it was reported that Officers were calling in sick.
The entire purpose of a strike, whether it is a formal strike, a sickout, or whatever is to bring pressure for a change. Shutting down the commercial aviation system will bring unbearable pressure relatively immediately.