[XBob]

66 - this is different, however, not 'alternative' views, but 'true' views, which down the road are proven correct.

This whole fiasco here about the foam is typical. Several of us identified the cause of the problem as the foam, immediately, while NASA management didn't want to hear it, and in fact denied it was related to the problem, and then wen off merrily chasing meteorites as the cause of the damage. Now, 6 months later, they are finally being forced (kicking and screaming) to confront what we said 6 months ago.

It is also a difference in mind set - Firemen (mgmt) vs. Smokey the Bear (us). "Put out forest fires", it makes you a hero vs. "prevent forest fires", dull and no hero medals but far more effective.

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks. I appreciate your comments.