"Larry Dighera" wrote in message


We disagree.

Perhaps, but I don't think by much.

Of course, you are free to believe what you like. However, because
there is no presumption of innocence, nor judicial due process, nor
arraignment, nor trial by jury, etc., there are significant
differences between a court case and an administrative action. If you
are unable to discern the distinctions between them, you fail to
appreciate the true disadvantage of a pilot facing the FAA.

Actually, I do appreciate and agree that facing regulatory violations is
quite an imposing situation where the accused still needs an attorney and
may appeal rulings very similarly to criminal cases.

To my knowledge, the FAA has only limited power to impose civil fines,
and personally, I consider the lack of threat of incarceration a very
significant difference. And You'll have to cite a precedent before
I'll believe a pilot facing an FAA administrative action is subject to
losing his "estate," what ever that means.

I was broadening the position to more than just the FAA, but even talking
specifically about the FAA, think about the term "administrative law judge"
(as one might presumably face in appealing FAA administrative actions). This
title alone implies regulations carry the weight of law.

I *think,* based on the flavor of your comments, you and I agree regulatory
agencies have more power than they should.

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