[Burr5]

"Although we expected tile damage, there was absolutely nothing we could do about it." I don't know about you, but that excuse doesn't fly in my book.


I agree with you there. The sanctimonious shrieks from members of NASA's "extended family" can rain down on me till the cows come home, but I'll bet my ass that something could have been done to save these people if NASA knew of the situation. Remember all the extraordinary improvisation during Apollo 13?

A rescue mission involving Endeavor or Atlantis or Discovery couldn't have been attempted? I don't buy it.

[KneelBeforeZod]

you're right. NASA just was tired of the columbia, and figured they'd just let it burn up.

[Howlin]

but I'll bet my ass that something could have been done to save these people if NASA knew of the situation.

Just so we're straight on this, are you going on record as accusing the people at NASA of letting their friends die?