lets not forget the bush adminstrations public comment, we wouldnt be
upset if shuttle never flies again.

or that public discussion of cutting shuttle to 2 flights max per year,
about 12 tops, mostly resupply of essential supplies, links from nasa
watch were posted here for both of these. this would go along with
major workforce reductions.

Of course when the next flight sheds foam, even if no damage is done
that will be the end of the useless, costly shuttle..

its outlived its usefulness