Well you seem determined to turn this into a slagging match so hopefully this will be the last post. As I'm now involved in training/re-training and in a position to be able to comment on the Colgan operation (though not directly involved) my concern is that of any professsional involved with aviation in that safety is an issue that all of us need to remain aware.
If those of us close to the action are not raising concerns then what will prompt the industry to improve its standards ?
Companies can be relied upon to focus on cost reductions... Newbies can be relied upon to look any other way provided that they get to play with a shiny airplane and the public will ignore any doubts as to safety provided that they can fly a $20 million airplane for the price of a bus ticket.
I believe there is reason for concern.. you may choose to believe otherwise.