The Good Morale Character For the ATP
#11
It is true that single conviction might not disqualify you, but they are likely to drag you through the wringer in the process of making that determination if you have a serious misdemeanor or felony.
#12
If you really want to do a survey of cases where the question came up, just go here: NTSB Opinions and Orders
Leave everything the way it is except put the words good moral character in the Words & Phrases box
Interesting information. Thanks for the link.
#13
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With regards to legalities, and I'm not a lawyer, it appears as if the term is subjective in nature. i.e., there is no clear-cut, black-and-white definition of what constitutes "good morale character" with regards to the ATP.
Last edited by Lab Rat; 09-30-2009 at 05:31 AM.
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Would not hold up today. The FAA would not be allowed to arbitrarily judge "moral character" based on regulatory language from another era. They know this, and will likely only go for the slam-dunk cases...where a criminal court has already made the determination for them, using copious due process.
#16
There are a few national-security situations which override normal due process considerations. The usual circumstance involves the need to keep national intelligence means and sources classified. The defendant and his lawyer are probably not cleared to even know the details of where the info came from, and in most cases could not be trusted.
Of course this should be limited only to those cases in which there are actual classified sources at stake, and not be carte-blanche for government agencies to do whatever they like with no accountability.
In the case of TSA revoking certs with limited appeal, I don't agree with that. There should be an independent review body to at least take a second look, even if you cannot give the defendant all the details.
Ultimately piloting is a privilege, not a right, so our certs do not enjoy the same protections as our life, liberty, etc.
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Besides, "pursuit of happiness" is not a constitutional right. It comes from that anti-government document written by revolutionaries based on the teachings of liberal radicals – the Declaration of Independence. Never made it way into the Constitution.
#19
Even if it's not, "it's a privilege, not a right" is a bit of a platitude. "Due process" also means fair treatment. That something is a governmental license does not mean that there is no due process protection, just somewhat less and based on differing standards.
Besides, "pursuit of happiness" is not a constitutional right. It comes from that anti-government document written by revolutionaries based on the teachings of liberal radicals – the Declaration of Independence. Never made it way into the Constitution.
Besides, "pursuit of happiness" is not a constitutional right. It comes from that anti-government document written by revolutionaries based on the teachings of liberal radicals – the Declaration of Independence. Never made it way into the Constitution.
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And you think that the reference to "anti-government document written by revolutionaries based on the teachings of liberal radicals" wasn't? (although it is accurate)
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