On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 19:43:23 -0400, Jeff wrote in
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you pompous twit

When one airman publicly maligns another, it reveals her lack of
reverence for the brotherhood and camaraderie that binds the majority
of airmen. I take no issue with your disagreement and contrary
argument, but an airman publicly resorting to name calling at his
fellow is disappointing indeed. And a personal attack during a
rational discussion reveals a debater who advertises his intellectual
bankruptcy and exhausted resource of _rational_ arguments. But then,
you were espousing your emotional (not rational) bent, weren't you. I
suppose it would be optimistic to expect a rational response from one
whose autonomic nervous system so dominates his airmanship and social
discourse.

With regard to your charge of 'pompousness', I plead an ernest effort
to communicate my thoughts succinctly and clearly without arrogance.

In an attempt to return the discussion to its stated subject, I
respectfully disagree with your view; aerobatics are precision
maneuvers (ideally). The visceral responses of a professional acro
pilot are so subordinate to her intent concentration as to be
irrelevant. Over time, Darwinism is effective in weeding the thrill
seekers from our ranks.

The OP's implicit, stereotypic presumption of visceral motivation for
pilots engaging in flight is in fact largely inaccurate, IMNSHO.


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Irrational beliefs ultimately lead to irrational acts.
-- Larry Dighera,