[Quilla]

But how can they know? Ruling out terrorism within moments of the crash seems to prematurely, yet completely, remove the 'theory' from the investigation.

[_Jim]

But how can they know? Ruling out terrorism within moments ..

Look - even *they* can't completely rule out terrorism, or sabotage, or equipment failure or ????

[thesummerwind]

Sweet Jim is one of those even-tempered, level-headed folks who we should all bow to at times such as this, don't you know? He may just be related to Arlen 'Scottish Law/Single Bullet' Spector afterall. He notes coyly that no one should "jump to confusion." Isn't he wise?