Bear96 and basenji,
I understand how you feel. I got involved in 'one of these' type of discussion; and didn't open that particular forum for a week. I was FUMING to say the least. You're right, who needs this sh!* anyway.
I understand the frustration of the passenger. He was 'dramatic' in tearing up the cert and that's ok. Just a pressure release valve, and no harm done. Maybe I would have done it differently.
Please don't let the mean spirited words of a few get you down. You know we love the 2 B's very much.
We need you.
It's your 'voice of reason' that keep us UA flyers sane. Just imagine what would happen if you weren't here.
Funny thing is that I read this thread when it had just a few posts. After you posted that you were leaving, someone 'pulled the fire alarm' and managed to ring up dhammer53.
Looks like a flyertalk was an 'angel' today, instead of the other way around!
And one more thing...Please reconsider.
Dan