"Jeff Findley" wrote:


"Derek Lyons" wrote in message
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There is however a significant difference between how this would be
handled in the media and on these newsgroups if it were the Shuttle.
When the Shuttle has a similar problem, these groups are filled with
self-righteous idiots castigating NASA for building such a 'complex
and problem filled craft'.

Being a bit self critical is the only way one can attain self improvement.

Agreed.

On the other hand, complaining about others (e.g. Soyuz) doesn't accomplish
much.

On the other hand, attempting to learn from the problems of others
rather than lionizing them and handwaving away the issues may be a
path to accompling much.

One of the carved-in-stone doctrines of the Capsule Cabal is that
capsules are utterly and completely safer and more reliable than any
other form of space transportation. So Mote it Be. Let he who
questions this be cast beyond the pale. Amen.

Out here in the real world, we find that doctrine to not entirely
accord with reality. Answers to the question 'why?' could be crucial.

D.
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Oct 5th, 2004 JDL