Aye, but only for 'medicinal' purposes.
Band members had to pledge to abstain "from all liquors of an intoxicating quality, whether ale, porter, wine or ardent spirits, except as medicine.”
The noun 'Pledge' has a 'range of meanings; a 'solemn promise' is the generally accepted meaning; but, a different animal, one with teeth:“in law”, a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or the payment of a debt and is liable to forfeiture in the event of failure”.
But then to the tambourine thumping crowd – it was 'abstinence; that was pledged. And look where that ended up; 'Prohibition and the associated law war. You can see throughout history how 'the pledge' has been used by various outfits to exercise their will as if it were a gift from the gods and they were right and righteous. Bollocks – all of it. Well, most of it anyway. Many 'professionals' are legally bound and accountable under common law; Doctors for example; they swear an oath; to wit, the 'Hippocratic oath”. Judges and many others – including Parliamentarians 'swear and oath' before taking office. No matter the 'who' or the 'why' there is always wriggle room and 'circumstances'. Laudable in intent; but perhaps meaningless in the face of venal reality.
Edward Gibbon wrote the decline and fall of the Roman empire; most of it bang on (IMO) today. And now I am seriously digressing away from first intent. That being this damn silly notion, fostered and promoted by a man I would not buy a used car from. Well, not unless I wanted change from my nine dollars notes in three's. A pilot's pledge? WTD?
“And, instead of pelting these babbling idiots with their own freshly toasted marshmallows, everyone else sitting around the fire is often nodding and smiling and looking solemnly thoughtful.”
Is this 'Pledge' of pilots legally binding? Does it matter 'in law' or is it just another weird design fermented in disassociated minds?. I can see Blogs trapped in a ramp check; without his second pair of spectacles; this is a no-no; slap on the wrist following. But Blogs says they were in his overnight kit shunted to the back seat to allow a large lady some room. 'Illegal' – you bet – but Blogs decides to try his luck at a tribunal. He had just landed when pounced upon and his 'intention' was to put the spares back in his Nav-bag during the pit stop. Back a forth the combatants trade blows; even match so far, Blogs need for spectacles is marginal and he can actually manage well provided etc.. Ah but! Say the prosecution; he 'pledged' to be a good boy and act in accordance with the regulations as published. Game, set and match to the prosecution.
"It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.”
Of all the professions in the wide world; pilots would be amongst the most 'rule conscious'. Why? Well, believe it or not, if they stuff it up odds on bet they are dead. Even the most Cavalier, even if not respecting the 'finer points' understand that we play for keeps in this game. The 'oath' of self preservation is enunciated every time the uniform shirt is pulled on (and a small nod to the gods). No meaningless, legal wet dream 'pledge' will ever influence the law of self preservation; or a mid air; or a meeting with a mountain top; non of this is premeditated or done with intent. The usual mantra is 'sod what ever is in the back – if I get there so will they'.
Honestly of all the changes so desperately needed to assist safety and the industry; this expensive, damn fool, self aggrandising CASA idea and those who support it need to be gone. Taking the used car salesman with 'em.
“He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot.”
Of all the bloody silly, pointless, meaningless placebo's CASA have dreamed up in a Kool-Aide induced Midsummer nights dream. – this must be the dizzy limit; or the descent into aged dementia.
“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
Shame on those who bought the Snake Oil, signed 'the Pledge' and brought shame to an honorable, responsible, law abiding industry. Shame to the profession, shame to the integrity of the industry and those who honestly, conscientiously, diligently, with out any bloody pledge; just get the job done: 24/7 across the planet. Shame on you.....
Selah...
Band members had to pledge to abstain "from all liquors of an intoxicating quality, whether ale, porter, wine or ardent spirits, except as medicine.”
The noun 'Pledge' has a 'range of meanings; a 'solemn promise' is the generally accepted meaning; but, a different animal, one with teeth:“in law”, a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or the payment of a debt and is liable to forfeiture in the event of failure”.
But then to the tambourine thumping crowd – it was 'abstinence; that was pledged. And look where that ended up; 'Prohibition and the associated law war. You can see throughout history how 'the pledge' has been used by various outfits to exercise their will as if it were a gift from the gods and they were right and righteous. Bollocks – all of it. Well, most of it anyway. Many 'professionals' are legally bound and accountable under common law; Doctors for example; they swear an oath; to wit, the 'Hippocratic oath”. Judges and many others – including Parliamentarians 'swear and oath' before taking office. No matter the 'who' or the 'why' there is always wriggle room and 'circumstances'. Laudable in intent; but perhaps meaningless in the face of venal reality.
Edward Gibbon wrote the decline and fall of the Roman empire; most of it bang on (IMO) today. And now I am seriously digressing away from first intent. That being this damn silly notion, fostered and promoted by a man I would not buy a used car from. Well, not unless I wanted change from my nine dollars notes in three's. A pilot's pledge? WTD?
“And, instead of pelting these babbling idiots with their own freshly toasted marshmallows, everyone else sitting around the fire is often nodding and smiling and looking solemnly thoughtful.”
Is this 'Pledge' of pilots legally binding? Does it matter 'in law' or is it just another weird design fermented in disassociated minds?. I can see Blogs trapped in a ramp check; without his second pair of spectacles; this is a no-no; slap on the wrist following. But Blogs says they were in his overnight kit shunted to the back seat to allow a large lady some room. 'Illegal' – you bet – but Blogs decides to try his luck at a tribunal. He had just landed when pounced upon and his 'intention' was to put the spares back in his Nav-bag during the pit stop. Back a forth the combatants trade blows; even match so far, Blogs need for spectacles is marginal and he can actually manage well provided etc.. Ah but! Say the prosecution; he 'pledged' to be a good boy and act in accordance with the regulations as published. Game, set and match to the prosecution.
"It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.”
Of all the professions in the wide world; pilots would be amongst the most 'rule conscious'. Why? Well, believe it or not, if they stuff it up odds on bet they are dead. Even the most Cavalier, even if not respecting the 'finer points' understand that we play for keeps in this game. The 'oath' of self preservation is enunciated every time the uniform shirt is pulled on (and a small nod to the gods). No meaningless, legal wet dream 'pledge' will ever influence the law of self preservation; or a mid air; or a meeting with a mountain top; non of this is premeditated or done with intent. The usual mantra is 'sod what ever is in the back – if I get there so will they'.
Honestly of all the changes so desperately needed to assist safety and the industry; this expensive, damn fool, self aggrandising CASA idea and those who support it need to be gone. Taking the used car salesman with 'em.
“He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot.”
Of all the bloody silly, pointless, meaningless placebo's CASA have dreamed up in a Kool-Aide induced Midsummer nights dream. – this must be the dizzy limit; or the descent into aged dementia.
“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
Shame on those who bought the Snake Oil, signed 'the Pledge' and brought shame to an honorable, responsible, law abiding industry. Shame to the profession, shame to the integrity of the industry and those who honestly, conscientiously, diligently, with out any bloody pledge; just get the job done: 24/7 across the planet. Shame on you.....
Selah...