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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: bighairymike   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Potomac crash - VAS Aviation
Date: 01/30/25 6:47 PM
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So I think the question should assume that you can't replace the 10%.- albaby

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It is not a given that any of them will take the offer, let alone 10%. You can "what if" yourself into paralysis if so disposed. Let us assume that all ten percent will NOT be simultaneous so the offer can be altered or rescinded after 2% have accepted. I know, the next invitation to speculate will be, Can the FAA operate with 2%".

There is no end and no acceptable answer to rhetorical questions. Playing the what if game is often fun but ultimately not productive. In my humble opinion of course.

BTW I think the FAA wss understaffed already so hope that few or none of the controllers take the offer. A significant shortage already existed across the country before Trump was even elected, and certainly that shortage made it less safe for air travel, but somehow we kept flying, and we will this time too.
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