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Renewing democracy
July 7, 2012
I was heartened to see John Mutz’s [June 16 Forefront column] about Parker Palmer’s newest book, “Healing
the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.”
MoreLaw selectively enforced
July 7, 2012
Peter Rusthoven [June 25] correctly criticized President Obama’s decision to invade the province of Congress by taking
steps to effectively enact the Dream Act through omission.
More‘Ethics’ in perspective
July 7, 2012
In his rambling essay on everyday ethics, Bruce Hetrick [June 25] introduces us to David Brower, a “leading environmentalist”
with a “penchant for expressing bold ideas in blunt terms.”
MoreJefferson also said…
July 7, 2012
Thomas Jefferson could hardly be further from today’s liberal/progressive agenda [Hetrick, June 11].
MoreAnother idea to merge local not-for-profits
July 7, 2012
I applaud the Little Red Door Cancer Agency [June 18] in taking a step that many not-for-profits should consider: merging
to better serve constituents and utilize donor contributions.
MoreLearning the new bike rules
June 30, 2012
I would like to share my opinion on three of [Morris commentary, June 18] points.
MoreKennedy wrong on jobs
June 23, 2012
Sheila Suess Kennedy suggested [June 4] that job creation and the wages of working Hoosiers drastically trail the national
average. Here are the facts:
MoreDeal with the scofflaws
June 23, 2012
After reading Greg Morris’ [June 18] commentary “Cyclists, do your part to share the road,” I had an epiphany—a
way for the city to make money and a way to save money.
MoreGet bikes off busy streets
June 23, 2012
Spot on! [Morris’ June 18 commentary] on bicyclists was perfect. In my experience cyclists are rude and inconsiderate.
MoreAngie's List suit laughable
June 23, 2012
Your [June 4] article
on the federal lawsuit initiated by Angie’s List against its largest online competitor, ServiceMagic, made
us laugh.
MoreLugar's age was issue
June 23, 2012
Peter Rusthoven [May 28] forgot one important reason why people did not vote for Dick Lugar and it has nothing to do with
tea.
MoreFunds help launch Carmel arts center
June 23, 2012
The Center for the Performing Arts just finished a monumental season of programming. Well over 100,000 guests visited, making the center and its Palladium concert hall one of the region’s most visible destinations.
Package liquor stores aren't so responsible
June 16, 2012
It is not surprising to read Jon Sinder's [June 11 letter] tired old defense of Indiana's archaic liquor laws by somehow suggesting
the package liquor store industry is more responsible when it comes to selling alcoholic beverages.
MoreImmigrant column spot-on
June 16, 2012
Very uplifting [June 11 Maurer commentary]. Your question is well posed and it points to the historical "need" for scapegoats.
MoreConexus supports governor's Major Moves
June 16, 2012
We appreciate the [June 4] attention given to the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council and our work to address Indiana's long-term
infrastructure gap.
MoreWells' credibility hurt
June 16, 2012
In mid to late May, many news outlets [May 14 IBJ] covered a story with Indianapolis International Airport board
President Mike Wells prominently reporting that the airport suffered a $31.3 million operating loss in 2011.
MoreThe case for stock options
June 16, 2012
Your executive compensation headlines [June 4] makes one think about the fairness of such large awards.
MoreLiquor laws necessary
June 9, 2012
Greg Morris' [June 4] commentary calling for further deregulation of Indiana's alcohol laws is simply reckless and uninformed,
as we have one of the most deregulated alcohol markets.
MoreLiquor laws are absurd
June 9, 2012
Thank you for the intelligent and cogent commentary [June 4] on our less-than-intelligent and cogent liquor laws, clearly
a holdover from the temperance days now serving a narrow group with good lobbyists.
MoreGreen energy no panacea
June 2, 2012
Chris O’Malley’s [May 28] article on the Sierra Club left out some rather stunning statistics.
MoreSimon grossly overpaid
June 2, 2012
Having experienced a somewhat predictable rejection of the proposed compensation package for CEO David Simon, the board of
Simon Property Group now will propose a lesser amount which, by comparison, will seem reasonable.
MoreTaxes from big incomes leaving Marion County
June 2, 2012
Despite the location of Simon Property Group’s tax-subsidized headquarters in Indianapolis, Marion County income tax
coffers will see little impact from David Simon’s compensation.
MoreSmoking, family values inconsistent at best
May 26, 2012
I don't understand how Angel Rivera can write that Ryan Vaughn is a man of family values.
MoreKennedy misunderstands conservative Republicans
May 26, 2012
For the life of me, I don't understand Sheila Suess Kennedy at all and, of course, she doesn't get me.
MoreMake new police chief a regional pick
May 26, 2012
Paul Lushin / Special to IBJIt’s time for Indianapolis to reach across geographical boundaries to ask for input, help and support as it works to
transform Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department so it can work on restoring public confidence and ultimately safer streets.
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These quaint,obsessed musings by the stalkers are certainly entertaining, but I'm trying to figure out what, if anything, all the yelping below has to do with Zak Brown.
It's evident that Moffett was pushing the right buttons and corporate America is now trying to squash him. He just wanted to withdraw the free pilot services provided to the company by the pilots to try and put some pressure on a company that has not been interested in negotiating a contract in over 5 years. The company does not provide a contract because not having one has saved them a bundle of money. Shame on any Republic pilots not standing behind their union leader just because things are getting tough, can you not see such strategic moves by the company as putting the last union president in a corporate position and into THEIR pocket. Do you really believe the last union president is so appalled at the attempts by Moffett, do you not remember his oppositions to the company? We stood behind him. It has been proven over and over again for thousands of years without fail, a man cannot serve two masters. Anyone that believes people vote contrary to their paycheck and livelihood deserve to be taken advantage of, the recent statements by the former union president are laughable as he denounces the current union president from his new corporate position. Have you ever seen a drafted sports player score points for his previous team, it cannot be done, he is not on the pilots side anymore, he gets his money a different way now than you and I do, and he should not be allowed to remain on the seniority list. A drafted player brings strength, credibility, tactical knowledge, and a strategic advantage to his NEW team, he would not be drafted or paid were it otherwise. We are all forced to choose only one side to play for and support, not doing so has many references in life such as insider trading and shaving points, all illegal for good reason. This basic fact is why corporate moguls, scientist, and engineers all sign non-discloser agreements and non-compete clauses, as protection in case they are lured into switching sides as our former union president has done. No NFL coach ever drafted a player so that both teams could benefit and better understand each other, they are recruited to win the game against that former team, period. Likewise the company does not recruit the former union president by accident or mutual understanding, its strategy. Don't confuse playing the game with good sportsman-like conduct in support of common business and prosperity goals, with the requirement to only play for one side. Good men we all love and favor fall subject to this manipulation, often without their knowledge, and it is not a betrayal of their friendship to oppose them when they switch sides. If we did not love and trust them, they would not have been chosen and lured to the other side in the first place. The deception by the drafted player is not made at a conscious level, it's just human nature and it's all about money and power which corrupts our ability to be objective and loyal to two masters. This is why our court system created the defense attorney, and why our military created counter intelligence. Its strategy and its propaganda, and it works, and that's why the "powers to be" manipulate the chess pieces by sometimes changing their colors. Some players know they are being manipulated when their color is changed, but it brings them more money and power so they do not care. The rest have good intentions but do not even realize they are being manipulated. This tactic is also known by another name, Divide and Conquer. In battle sending an imperfect message with an imperfect team is obviously not ideal, but it's still being sent by YOUR team, your union leader, a leader that has common goals and common rewards with you, they are the best, because we have elected them to do a job for us. If you are not backing Moffett but believing the spin by those that have recently switched sides, you are taking food out of your own mouth. Showing unity and backing an imperfect situation still results in taking just as much ground, it's about unity and bargaining power. It's not necessary to wait around for that perfect attack because it will never come, the company will spin and attempt to destroy anyone that gets in their way. Ultimately it's not about any specific attack anyway, ASAP or whatever it makes no difference, it is and always has been only about power. If this company cared about safety it would not build pairings with 8 hour overnights, come on, are you that naive? Besides, do you really think Hoffa cares, no, he got a call from corporate America and was squeezed into denouncing Moffett. If he didn't they would spin the safety card against him and the Teamsters National with implication for truckers, future contracts, insurance rates etc...saying something like the Teamsters use safety as a bargaining chip, blah blah blah... Do you really think any pilot is going to do something unsafe for the contract, absolutely not, the only ones threatening safety here is the company with reduced rest, fatigue, and poverty. Do you not find it odd that Hoffa and the Teamsters are opposing a Teamster president publicly? Would the Teamsters National not normally support and work with one of their own? Why did they not sit down and help him strategize, correct any mistakes, and charge ahead? Would the Teamsters National not normally support and leverage a contract for all those pilots that have been paying Teamster dues, isn't that why we have all been paying Teamster dues in the first place? I sure haven't been paying dues so that the Teamsters National could come along and write this kind of an article undercutting our union leader and our unity. Whose side is the Teamsters National really on, it's obviously not the Republic pilots side.
No matter what Moffatt does the company is going to spin it like he is the terrorist and brainwash people like you into believing it, wake up, back your players that are trying to change things for you and your livelihood. Where has Hoffa been for the last 6 years, except collecting our dues. Seriously, do you really think an FO going for upgrade, signed off by a checkairman ready for the upgrade, who then fails, is not even capable of returning as a First Officer.
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