Sort of gutless!!

(Written on 2013年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

Ian you stated 3 days ago ("Lack of good judgement is not a good trait to have in a leader.") If it is not a 'good trait to have in a leader' then that makes him "a poor leader"!!

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

You mean the Roosevelts, Esenhower, the 'fab' Kennedy never had drinks (oops Teddy). Guess the few Presidents I mention were poor leaders in you mind. So many have commented with the 'holier than thou' attitude; I would guess 75-80% of those people better not being living in a glass house because at some point they did something illegal like drunk driving. I can't believe there continues to be so many people still thinking they can consume and get behind the wheel in this day and age. It is unbelievable this continues almost unabated but "it can't happen to me" syndrome is alive and well. Smart, stupid, it doesn't matter; we all have human failings; just look in the mirror you'll see one everyday.

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

Statler, you are full of it; no where in the 'oath to his country' is this stated!! When he leaves his office at night or for the weekends or holidays, that is his time and his business!! Even having a drink over a business meeting that too is okay (I don't like that) that unfortunately is how many deals are consumated. What you say should apply to every Employee at any job in the country regardless; you mention "grow a pair", well it seems like you did but they got so huge they shut off the blood flow to your head - the upper one!!!!

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

That opening line is plan stupid; this man is not governed by restriction like pilots or air traffic controllers where they have to no drugs or alchol so many hours before flying or controlling!! He is no different than "Joe Citizen"... your next door neighbor who drives home from his job selling suits under the influence. Doesn't matter what this guys 'title' is, he is just a human with the same faults you & I have; I'm certain there have been times many of us 'hit the roads' think we were okay but definitely were not. That doesn't mean he should be 'fired' because of an act of stupidity!! There have been many recorded incidents of Pilots under the influence of alchol in commercial airlines. Even something as stupid as that, they too deserve a one-time warning that includes rehabilitaton. A second offence for 'drinking on the job' should have no leniency, period!!!

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

So what, he got caught driving under the influence; his job does not restrict his performance like say a pilot or air traffic controller who deal in real-life situations; he was just another paper pusher. Really he is just another person not bright enough to heed the recommendatons - that is not grounds for dismissal or any other action by the FAA. Our Regional Manager a decade or so back got so drunk on a flight home, caused a major disturbance both on the plane and in the airport. He was treated leniently (because of his Aviation position) that is until he arrived home. Security tried to convince him to take a 20-min taxi ride home but he gave the Security the slip, but was spotted leaving his 'secured' parking spot at the airport. Security called the police who stopped him, gave him a free night at the Crowbar Hotel when his blood/alchol level far exceeded .08. Lost his license for 3 months plus high fines. Moral of the story, he was transferred to HQ and a bigger job

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

Grow up, they have the same laws as you or I have to abide by.

(Written on 2011年 12月 09日)(Permalink)

Chip, what is wrong with aviation using VHF!! That range of freqs do the job very well even at congested facilities!! What is so special about ATC freqs and traffic? I did that job for 32 yrs and there is absolutely nothing 'secretive' that could not be heard by radio listeners. There is nothing magical about it!!

(Written on 2011年 08月 12日)(Permalink)