Seattle1
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While I have empathy for any individual depressed over the death of their best friend, self-medicating with magic mushrooms was never an option here-- nor is it a defense for the defendant's criminal behavior!
Compounding the pilot's irresponsible behavior is the fact Emerson also saw his AME last month and failed to disclose he was feeling vulnerable. He had 20+ years of experience -- he has no excuse!
While I'm not necessarily surprised to find that social media seems to be emphasizing how this was an "off-duty" Captain-- as if it should get him a pass, I believe prosecutors need to make an example out of Emerson for exactly this reason. From an industry standpoint, I believe increasing the severity of his punishment is necessary to deter copycat behavior. This egregious, criminal behavior by a commercial pilot is too important to ignore.
I also understand my opinion is likely competing with the masses of stoned and/or high drivers behind the wheel daily and who are also endangering motorists and their passengers.
Given the current shortage of pilots, the ALPA yields a lot of power today and they really need to get on board here and recognize how "self-reporting" mental distress is not the best policy. MOO
Compounding the pilot's irresponsible behavior is the fact Emerson also saw his AME last month and failed to disclose he was feeling vulnerable. He had 20+ years of experience -- he has no excuse!
While I'm not necessarily surprised to find that social media seems to be emphasizing how this was an "off-duty" Captain-- as if it should get him a pass, I believe prosecutors need to make an example out of Emerson for exactly this reason. From an industry standpoint, I believe increasing the severity of his punishment is necessary to deter copycat behavior. This egregious, criminal behavior by a commercial pilot is too important to ignore.
I also understand my opinion is likely competing with the masses of stoned and/or high drivers behind the wheel daily and who are also endangering motorists and their passengers.
Given the current shortage of pilots, the ALPA yields a lot of power today and they really need to get on board here and recognize how "self-reporting" mental distress is not the best policy. MOO