Much better that we learn from her mistakes than make them ourselves.
To stand up and talk about it in the hope that we could actually benefit from her mistakes is brave, professional and commendable, and warrants that free beer from me too!
Thomas, despite the harsh words, I think you were prophetic back in 2003 when you said:
This has the making of a film, methinks
A film we, or our successors may learn from.
There, but for the grace of God, go I.