David Petersen wrote: I’m afraid I can be there only in spirit. I had my flights booked two months ago … and then good old Untied Airlines cancelled one flight in each direction, making the trip totally untenable. Nor can I afford to drive due to gas prices (like the airlines, another example of unregulated capitalism having gottten so out of control it now works against more of us than it works for).
What I’ll miss most is getting to see old friends and allies in the good fight, and meeting new ones. Go if you can. BHA’s grassroots structure offers each of us a rare opportunity to stand for something we believe in, and not have to stand alone.
It’s not very good business to cancel a flight and not work with the person to get them a different arrangement, even if it is with another airline.
I’m still hoping to get my work schedule set so I’m able to make it.
Troy
