CA> I would prefer that NASA discontinue launchings of the shuttles
 CA> but I have a feeling they will continue until there is another
 CA> horrific outcome. :-(

 MR> What, losing 2 shuttles isn't horrific enough already?!
 MR> Heck, they don't allow a new airplane design to fly passengers
 MR> until it has been certified by a test pilot. So why are they
 MR> sending 7 up after a redesign. The shuttle can be flown remotely,
 MR> don't you know?! 

the NASA shuttles can be flown remotely?? since when? the russian ones
(Burain, IIRC) could... that was one of their biggest features over the
NASA shuttles...

 WC> I think it's time to consult Burt Ruttan.

 MR> Isn't that Kurt not Burt?

google is your friend... it is burt ;)

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