Leon Jabachjabicz
I have been following this case for over four years and have never heard anyone make such a comment. I cannot speak for everyone but most of the comments I have seen or heard from those that have followed this case (some from around the world) seem to concur with the view that what the ATCO did, or did not say, is a red herring, as the aircraft at the time of the crash were established at low level. Therefore it is only right and just to defend him from wrongly apportioned blame.
Methinks you have come to an instant conclusion without fully looking at the facts.
As to your comment on the deepening distrust between pilots and ATCOs, I have done a staw poll of current RAF ATCOs and they are mystified as to your comment. I personally find it very sad.