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"Rick Durden" wrote in message

He made
a crack about ultralights that was probably uncalled for, as it
offended a lot of people who didn't realize it was in jest.
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Proper manners would be to issue an apology, right? If the comment was a
made in jest, set the record straight.

Did he apologize? If I missed it, OK, but if not, it is not too late to set
the record straight.
--
Jim in NC



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Proper manners would be to issue an apology, right?

Jim, have you apologized for every single jesting remark you've made
in your life?

vince norris

"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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Proper manners would be to issue an apology, right?

Jim, have you apologized for every single jesting remark you've made
in your life?

vince norris

The big difference here is that he made a remark about the very industry he
is representing. I'm also not in the public eye like he is.

So in answer to your question, I would hope that were I in the same
position, I would do the right thing and apologize, especially when a bunch
of people took exception to what was said.
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Jim in NC


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"Steven Barnes" wrote in message
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I went to my local FBO tonight for more time in the Diamond Star. I missed
Harrison Ford by 5 minutes. Watched his Pilatus warm up, taxi out & take
off. DAMN! I guess he just stopped for fuel. The guys at 1st Class knew he
was coming, so they hit him up for pictures & autographs. He signed
somebody's Indiana Jones box set. I was so ****ed.

It was a nice night for flying, though...

--



PP-ASEL, instrument

I seriously doubt that Harrison Ford would like you bothering him, Myself
knowing a lot of people that have TV/Music popularity they don't like to be
bothered by people and would just like to live their life in peace. Most don
't mind the casual introduction or greeting while passing but to go out of
your way! That I believe is rude and so do they. They are just people like
you and I, just a different tax bracket how would you like it to be bothered
every ware you go?

your way! That I believe is rude and so do they. They are just people like
you and I, just a different tax bracket how would you like it to be
bothered
every ware you go?

I agree, but it's tough.

When my 14 year old son and I ran into Brett Favre at the Green Bay FBO this
fall, it took everything I had not to go running up to him like a little
kid, begging for an autograph. Instead, I casually (well, as casual as I
could act) told him where his pilot had gone (to the other FBO), while my
son just stood there in stunned awe.

In retrospect, I wish I had been more rude, and asked for an autograph...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

In article , Morgans wrote:

The big difference here is that he made a remark about the very industry he
is representing. I'm also not in the public eye like he is.

In other words, a double standard? I've never been particularly comfortable
with the idea that public figures need to be humorless robots. If that's what
you want, select a politician--they've trained themselves to parrot the party
line in all situations.

Mike Beede

He made
a crack about ultralights that was probably uncalled for,


Probably? I don't think so. I wouldn't fly in one of those death traps
either.

"Mike Beede" wrote in message
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In other words, a double standard?

What double standard? A public mistake asks for a public apology. I don't
know what the previous poster meant for sure, not being psychic, but IMHO
the issue is that Ford made a comment he shouldn't have (thus the need for
an apology) and that the comment was made VERY publicly (thus the need for a
PUBLIC apology).

I hold myself to the same standard. The previous poster may well too, but
simply hasn't had the opportunity to be in the position to need to make a
public apology, simply due to lack of public exposure.

I don't see any double standard. I see the same standard for all of us, but
one that affects the specifics for each of us differently as a result of the
nature of our lives.

Pete

We all have our comfort level with safety. Just because it is
certified doesn't make it safe. There are levels of safety in this
business. I couldn't imagine that light aircraft are as safe as a 747
and ultralights got to be somewhat less than that. Just because my
parachute is certified, doesn't mean I want to fly in it. I'll fly
light aircraft any time, but that's where my comfort level ends also.
My insurance man knows best - light aircraft yes, ultralights, they
don't pay.

As to if he should head some organization or not, that's a different
subject.

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In article , Peter Duniho wrote:

I don't see any double standard. I see the same standard for all of us, but
one that affects the specifics for each of us differently as a result of the
nature of our lives.

I guess my viewpoint is he made a joke and some folks chose to take
it amiss. Too bad. Everything you say is going to offend *someone*,
unless you hold yourself to bland generalities. Like I said--get a politician
if that's what you want. They make jokes only if they're preapproved as
being generic and unoffensive by their handlers.

I wonder if some of the dugeon arises because ultralights *are* dangerous?
If so, I think it's misplaced. All kinds of flying are dangerous to one degree
or other, and it doesn't make sense to deny it. They're also fun, useful,
and/or rewarding. The only safe pastime is . . . um . . . I don't think there
is one!

Mike Beede