Terry, ok I'll bite:
The Simpson proposal? dunno what it was, but it was obviously a bit of a cracker to make him abdicate!
Cosmic Radiation: No ta, got enough already, thanks for the offer though
Low cost vs safety: ok you start, working for Virgin and all that, something like, Virgin Express is a lo-cost airline, it is unsafe because....discuss...
How should we train and retain? using a sharp stick to 'encourage learning and optimise the efficiency of the training', and use a big dog with sharp teeth to bite pilots if they try to leave the cockpit.
Airports in the South East: Its going to be Stansted was decided in the early 90's, get over it, QED.
Terrorist threats: yes we should continue to threaten terrorists at every available opportunity.
Locked Flight deck door: yes we don't want the SLF to see the dog!
And from what I've read I feel the captain was right.