[computermechanic]

"Former NASA inspector accused of lying about shuttle checks (AP)"


It looks to me like a diversion to get the heat off of NASA upper management where it *still* belongs.

If this "former NASA inspector" guy had done nothing but inspections constantly, it would not have given the smallest benefit to the Columbia and crew, due to the severe errors in judgment demonstrated by NASA upper management.

And I would actually not fault Linda Ham; though not qualified for the position she had, I think she was trying to do her assigned job the best she could.

But I would like to know *who* in NASA upper management assigned her to this position; if NASA is looking for individuals to fire, I would put *this one* at the top of the list.

My guess is that whoever it is, is still there... probably pointing fingers at other people...

[snopercod]

Like I said about 4000 posts ago, NASA's M.O. has always been to shift the blame to KSC.

[XBob]

4477-8 - I agree with both youall's posts.

The colombia f*up was not caused by this QC guy, or probably any other one, except that the slipshod attitude and performance was 'tolerated'.

However, I saw far too many 'pencil whipped' QC reports filled out in break rooms, and when I brought it up, I was told to keep my mouth shut, 'It's not your job". I expected some serious foul ups, but thank goodness for the excellent Techs/Mechanics, who did/do excellent work with/without QC.