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Old September 29th 03, 06:14 AM
Stuf4
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Default MSNBC (JimO) Scoops more Inside-NASA Shuttle Documents

From Dave Fowler:
(Stuf4)


As with the original caption in question, I am having difficulty
following the logic behind that statement (amidst the anger). Please
check your facts.


Please check YOUR facts. And generally speaking, I think many, if not most
people here fail to follow anything that you claim to resemble logic.


I prefer science ruled by reason rather than majority. Arguments
rooted in emotion can trend toward Spanish Inquisition techniques at
the expense of science.

My understanding is that crew size for -114 is being limited due
primarily to safety concerns.


As usual, your understanding is wrong. The current plan is for a crew of 6-7.


If NASA does launch seven astronauts on STS-114, then it will be a
departure from previous strategies of "ramping up" the crew size
(along with the post-51L example cited, safety concerns from the very
beginning of the shuttle program could be discussed).

Whatever the case, I am sure, Dave, that you recall how you chose to
continually harrass me with your "insider information" that Ilan Ramon
was a Mission Specialist in blatant rejection of my position that he
was a PS. If some other member had posted the comment:

"The current plan is for a crew of 6-7."

....we can imagine how such a comment would be rebutted with persistent
harrassment along the lines of:

"If you can't back up your statement with verifiable facts, then
withdraw the
comment."

It's sad enough to see no hesitation in your repeated attacks, but on
top of that you don't even hold your own posts to the "standards" you
demand from others.


I will be glad to reconsider the position I have offered here
regarding STS-114 crew size, but I expect to see more progress
accomplished through reason rather than abuse.


~ CT