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Keep elections clean
September 8, 2012
Bruce Hetrick [Aug. 27 IBJ] thinks Republicans are trying to suppress votes of Democrats.
MoreInformed beats hype
September 6, 2012
In the same [Aug. 27 Hetrick column] that tells the reader how “…citizens of third-world countries line up for
miles, hours and even days to cast ballots…” he also tells the reader that votes in the United States are being
suppressed because we close the polls at 6:00?
MoreNew leadership must tackle debt
September 1, 2012
The most important issue in this election year is our massive debt and its effect on jobs and the economy.
MoreCorrecting Kahlo
August 25, 2012
After reading Chris O’Malley’s [Aug. 13] article “More trees to get the ax along Central Canal,” I
wondered what compelled him to include such a liberal amount of speculations of local antagonist Clarke Kahlo when so many
credible sources are available for comment.
MoreCut Pacers subsidies
August 25, 2012
Bill Herrick’s op-ed “Run government like a business” [Aug. 20] called for government to take a less-active
role in the affairs of business and to run itself like a business. I couldn’t agree more.
MoreA better sun?
August 18, 2012
In the [July 30] “On the Record” section, there was a story about Indianapolis Power & Light Co. awarding
a 15-year contract to buy 30 megawatts of solar power from Sunrise Energy Ventures.
MoreSome food trucks are nuisances
August 18, 2012
The [Aug. 13] story about food trucks was interesting, noting that Barnes & Thornburg attorney Crystal Williams stated
food trucks must comply with local regulations.
MoreVague language in institutional investing
August 18, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin’s [July 28] story about state fund investing reminded of a problem in institutional investing today:
vague and imprecise language.
MoreBenner again misses mark
August 11, 2012
Once again, Bill Benner [July 30] misses a key point in the NCAA’s handling of Penn State when he applauds the NCAA’s
“courage and swift response” in his hypothetical reaction to it being his son subjected to sodomy in the Penn
State locker room showers.
MoreLocal legislators should lead on transit
August 4, 2012
A vibrant mass transit system is an essential next step to encourage economic development, improve quality of life and make
Indianapolis more inviting.
MoreDesign is critical
August 4, 2012
Even something as mundane as a parking garage can make a first impression to a visitor.
MoreNCAA hit innocents
August 4, 2012
The NCAA president and executive board overstepped their authority by imposing very harsh penalties on the Penn State football
program and by extension on the entire university.
More'Pocket guide' was spin
July 28, 2012
Rather than a pocket guide to the Supreme Court ruling (it did accomplish that, sort of) [Rusthoven, July 9], this is a pocket
guide to the laboriously crafted Republican response to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
MoreKennedy wrong on Sharia
July 28, 2012
Sheila Kennedy [July 16] discusses the Islam of her imagination, the Islam of every progressive’s dreams, Islam without
several of its crucial features and articles of belief—holy war, martyrdom and the treatment of non-believers.
MoreKennedy misunderstands Sharia law
July 28, 2012
Sheila Suess Kennedy’s July 16 op-ed “This time, Sharia law misunderstood” contains numerous misconceptions
and errors about the legislation she purports to address, American Laws for American Courts (ALAC). Space permits me to address
only three.
MoreUnleash Indy 500 cars
July 28, 2012
Great [July 9 Styring column] on the Speedway. I hope those in control of that magnificent and historic venue take those thoughts
to mind. He who builds the fastest car wins. Let them build the fastest car.
MoreJobs critical for ex-cons
July 28, 2012
We applaud the IBJ and Kathleen McLaughlin for the July 9 cover story, “Should Indy ban ‘the box’?”
MoreCross leaves legacy
July 28, 2012
On behalf of the Fairbanks Hospital board of directors, I want to commend IBJ for its July 9 article about Helene
Cross and her remarkable leadership as president and CEO of Fairbanks.
MoreDomestic partner benefits unwise use of tax dollars
July 21, 2012
After listening to the testimony during the June 5 City-County Council committee meeting, and speaking with both supporters
and opponents of the proposed domestic partner benefits, I noticed a common theme of “this will make Indianapolis more
competitive.” This is untrue.
MoreLaikin blazed trail
July 14, 2012
I cut my teeth after college in the early years at BrightPoint working for Bob Laikin's enterprise.
MoreJefferson, conservatism don't always mix well
July 14, 2012
One should generally be skeptical of conservatives quoting Thomas Jefferson in aid of their positions.
MoreParking enforcement overstated
July 7, 2012
Sensors in Indianapolis do not alert an enforcement officer when time on a meter has expired.
MoreRenewing 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.”
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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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