I've always said that ALPA is broken in some ways. I simply don't feel that lawsuits against your own are an acceptable way to fix problems. JC frequently talked about the huge divide between regionals and majors. MECs don't talk to each other as much as they should. Very few MECs coordinate. There is no centralized power. Etc... Duane himself agreed with much of this. Unfortunately, Pennekamp is right that most people just roll their eyes and talk sh-- about JC after his "speeches." People refuse to acknowledge that JC is absolutely right about the faults within the Association. He eventually made the right decision and ceased his support of the RJDC, and that's one of the reasons that I respect him. He realized that change was far more likely from within, but it's going to take a hell of a lot of work. Personally, I hope there's a position for him at National in some way, because I'd hate to see him just go back to the line and not contribute anymore to the profession.
