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I was surprised at how many took my joke of "arrogant licensed pilot" seriously. While there is no doubt that many licensed pilots are wrapped up in their own holiness (those of us in the aviation industry call them "Delta Captains") most are just plain 'ol Joes just like the rest of you on RCU. Nonetheless, considering how many folks took the "arrogance" ball and ran with it, that tells me how many are already spring loaded to dislike licensed pilots. Thankfully, those seem to be a small percentage as most of you responded to my original question with very good comments. Thanks!
Interesting comment about the "hatefull" thing -- you may have considered my response hatefull. However, I'm also a pilot with several thousand hr, including fighters, so don't get too upset about fellow airplane drivers being dissed. Your "spring loaded" comment is needlessly inflamatory.
The ones that get "the treatment" are the ones who deserve it -- in spades.