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John Kerry: No ATC Privatization on His Watch
While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. ------------------------------------------------------------------- AVflash Volume 10, Number 10b -- March 4, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPER TUESDAY PLUS ONE, NATCA BACKS KERRY Tuesday's primaries put Sen. John Kerry on track to be this year's Democratic nominee for president, and that is fine with the folks at the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). The union yesterday gave its enthusiastic support to Kerry, after he courted them with a promise that there would be no ATC privatization on his watch. "I have been disappointed with the Bush administration's systematic plans to diminish our air traffic control system," Kerry wrote to the controllers union. NATCA called Kerry "the candidate who will ensure that the safety of the flying public never takes a back seat to political ideology or special interests." Actually, both Kerry and NATCA had a lot to say. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#186834 |
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Larry Dighera wrote: While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. So does this mean that Kerry will be shutting down those awful PRIVATIZED contract towers? The ones here in New England do a pretty good job, I had no idea how terrible they were until Kerry told us. By the way if you ever cross paths with Kerry, he's easy to spot. He's the tall guy jumping in line, shouting "Do You Know Who I am???" at everyone. Real man of the people, J. F. Kerry is. |
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In article , Larry Dighera
wrote: While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. yeah, I'm wondering where live shot was on this issue during the clinton years. In any case, I'm sure live shot won't waffle on this issue. -- Bob Noel |
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"Bob Noel" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Dighera wrote: While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. yeah, I'm wondering where live shot was on this issue during the clinton years. In any case, I'm sure live shot won't waffle on this issue. He'll probably turn over ATC functions to the UN after he's inaugurated. |
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He'll probably turn over ATC functions to the UN after he's inaugurated.
Don't be absurd. I'm sure he'll get Security Council approval first... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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On 2004-03-07, Jay Honeck wrote:
He'll probably turn over ATC functions to the UN after he's inaugurated. Don't be absurd. I'm sure he'll get Security Council approval first... ;-) And you'll be able to appeal your TFR bust to the International War Crimes Tribunal! |
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"Tom Sixkiller" wrote: "Bob Noel" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Dighera wrote: While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. yeah, I'm wondering where live shot was on this issue during the clinton years. In any case, I'm sure live shot won't waffle on this issue. He'll probably turn over ATC functions to the UN after he's inaugurated. Does this mean you will no longer be allowed to log unilateral approaches? |
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"Pixel Dent" wrote in message news In article , "Tom Sixkiller" wrote: "Bob Noel" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Dighera wrote: While this AVflash blurb points the way for airmen at the ballot box, I find it interesting that Kerry has overlooked the fact that it was Clinton/Gore who initiated the notion ATC privatization. yeah, I'm wondering where live shot was on this issue during the clinton years. In any case, I'm sure live shot won't waffle on this issue. He'll probably turn over ATC functions to the UN after he's inaugurated. Does this mean you will no longer be allowed to log unilateral approaches? Only if you don't bring forty passengers with you. |
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Well, I am sure the controller's union will be happy about that.
Personally I have mixed feelings about privatization. |
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Well, I am sure the controller's union will be happy about that. Evidently, given that it just endorsed Kerry But in fact, there's no necessary connection. UPS is a private company, but all its drivers are Teamsters. (How in the world did privatized package delivery ever slip past the government?) all the best -- Dan Ford email: (requires authentication) see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com |
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