[Conservababe]

Okay, but is it just me or do anyone of you find the NASA press conference too emotional? Yes, I understand their grief, but I do expect better from professionals.

If you must, flame away.

[MadIvan]

The NASA people probably knew the astronauts best; I can understand them being more than a touch misty.

Regards, Ivan

[Route66]

Don't want to flame you, I just don't think you understand just how reaponsible these people feel for those who fly up there. They DO feel like they are family. And they are all asking themselves 'What could I have done to prevent this?'
They are crushed and wounded. They can't help expressing this - only hours after the event.

[Mo1]

Their in shock Babe .. they had a great loss today and it's understandable for them to be emotional

Let it go

[Arkinsaw]

Well, I think its much the same as asking a local police officer to be non-emotional in investigating an accident scene where his best friend just died. I understand your point, but not sure these guys could ever meet that level of emotional distance.

[Cboldt]

. . . is it just me or do anyone of you find the NASA press conference too emotional?

I'm sure it is -NOT- just you.

But I find the conference to be suitably informative from a technical point of view, and understandably emotional. I do not share your "opinion," that the conference is too emotional.

[ChemistCat]

No.

If you work with the space program, this is like watching a mudslide cover your village...your family, your friends...and you KNOW some are gone and maybe the village will never function again....

There were calls for the end of manned space flight after CHALLENGER.

[JulieRNR21]

These NASA people are still in shock....I do not find their emotional state inappropriate but rather an affirmation of the American Spirit....The life os each astronaut is precious....Considering their grief....I think that they are doing a remarkable job of reporting what they know at present.....May God Help & Comfort Them and the Families!

[dennisw]

Okay, but is it just me or do anyone of you find the NASA press conference too emotional? Yes, I understand their grief, but I do expect better from professionals.

I see the same way. Platoons of grief counselors are their way. Welcome to today's America where the scientists emote and (with Title 9) the women have 50% of funds for college sports and sports scholarships. It's a mega tragedy and I won't sully it any further. But this is how see it.

[Carolinamom]

...I do expect better from professionals.

At a time like this I think we all should give them some slack. Their raw grief is but human. I fault them not. Hope you will rethink your assessment.

[RadioAstronomer]

If you must, flame away.

Not flame, just have been there. (and I have been in this business for more than 22 years)